TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 14. Uzbekistan
and Emirati AD ports Group, Tadweer, Plenary Group, DUCAB companies
agreed to sign a roadmap to expand collaboration and realize the
potential for impactful and sustainable cooperation between
Uzbekistan and the UAE, Trend reports.
The news follows a meeting between President of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a delegation of leading UAE companies, led
by UAE Minister of Investments and CEO of ADQ Holding Mohammad
Hassan Al Suwaidi.
The companies represented at the meeting are among the global
leaders in their respective fields, with combined assets exceeding
$200 billion. A central focus of the discussions was the
formulation of a comprehensive roadmap for practical cooperation
across a wide range of sectors, with an emphasis on advancing
investment portfolios in high-tech industries.
During the meeting, the two sides identified specific steps to
further enhance their growing partnership, particularly in sectors
such as infrastructure, urban development, energy, transport and
logistics, mining, electrical engineering, and utilities.
Key agreements were reached to expedite projects focused on
implementing innovative technologies, exploring rare earth metal
deposits, developing regional railways, establishing dry ports,
expanding cable production, and advancing public-private
partnerships in education and healthcare.
To note, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is on an
official visit to the UAE from January 13-16, following an
invitation from UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al
Nahyan.
The visit includes a series of meetings and events in Abu Dhabi
and Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will hold
bilateral talks with Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, meet with
key officials from leading Emirati organizations, companies, and
banks, and participate in the international Abu Dhabi
Sustainability Week summit.
To note, the bilateral diplomatic engagement between the
Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates was inaugurated
in October 1992. In 1992, the General Consulate of the Republic of
Uzbekistan initiated its operational framework in Dubai. In 2007,
the diplomatic mission representing the Republic of Uzbekistan was
inaugurated in the United Arab Emirates, specifically within the
capital city of Abu Dhabi.