BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. Uzbekistan, the
European Union and Dutch company WMC Group discussed new
cooperation opportunities in mining and mineral resources,
including potential projects in Uzbekistan, during a meeting on
Sept. 28 in Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining
and Geology of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology R. Yusupov, Toivo Klaar, EU
ambassador to Uzbekistan, and representatives of WMC Group’s
management to review priority areas for cooperation between
Uzbekistan and the EU in the mining and geological sectors.
Moreover, the sides discussed initiatives by the Netherlands
aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation in Uzbekistan’s
mining and mineral resources sector.
WMC Group representatives presented the company’s activities in
Uzbekistan, including its ongoing operations and projects being
implemented in the country.
“The development of cooperation in mining and mineral resources
can create opportunities for new projects and stronger links
between Uzbekistan and European partners,” the ministry said.
Additionally, the meeting covered prospects for further
cooperation and potential new projects, as well as other issues
related to the development of Uzbekistan’s mining and geological
sector.
The meeting provided a platform for Uzbek authorities, EU
representatives and a European private-sector partner to exchange
views on current projects and identify potential areas for further
cooperation.
