BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 5. Uzbekistan and
Oman discussed expanding cooperation in geological exploration,
mining and critical minerals during a series of business meetings
in the Sultanate of Oman.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan’s Ministry
of Mining Industry and Geology, following a meeting between Deputy
Minister of Mining Industry and Geology R. Yusupov, an Uzbek
delegation, and the representatives of Oman’s Minerals Development
Oman (MDO) on organizing geological exploration at prospective
areas in Uzbekistan and developing deposits of precious
minerals.
The Uzbek delegation also met with representatives of Tasnim
Group to discuss cooperation in critical minerals, joint geological
exploration at prospective sites in Uzbekistan and the launch of
new investment projects.
Additional meetings were held with representatives of the Oman
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oman’s Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Commerce,
Industry and Investment Promotion, and the Public Authority for
Special Economic Zones and Free Zones.
Moreover, the delegation held talks with representatives of Nine
Business Company LLC, Oman Trade Establishment, OQ, Al Zubair
Corporation LLC and Asyad Group.
The sides emphasized the importance of developing mutually
beneficial cooperation in mining and geology and continuing
practical engagement to attract advanced technologies and
investment to the sectors, according to the ministry.
The talks are part of Uzbekistan’s efforts to expand geological
exploration, strengthen its mineral resource base and attract
foreign investment and technology to the mining industry.
