BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 6. Uzbekistan and
Algeria discussed expanding cooperation in geological exploration,
mineral resource development and the processing of raw materials
during a meeting between Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov
and Algerian Minister of Mines and Mining Industries Mourad Hanifi
in Tashkent on Oct. 6.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekistan's Foreign
Minister, Baxtiyor Saidov, on his Telegram channel.
“Relations between Uzbekistan and Algeria are steadily
developing across all areas, gaining new substance,” Saidov said in
a statement. “Today’s meeting was a logical continuation of our
dialogue during our visit to Algeria in June.”
The sides discussed geological exploration of mineral resources,
development of promising deposits, implementation of joint
projects, deeper processing of raw materials and production of
higher value-added products.
Saidov said the two countries had also discussed promising areas
of cooperation during the Uzbek delegation’s visit to Algeria in
June, where he met with Hanifi.
The talks underscore the growing focus on mining and
mineral-resource cooperation between Uzbekistan and Algeria,
particularly in geological exploration, processing and industrial
projects.
Uzbekistan and Algeria have been strengthening bilateral ties in
recent years, with cooperation expanding in political, economic and
sectoral areas. The two countries have placed particular emphasis
on trade and investment, mining, energy, agriculture and industrial
cooperation, while recent high-level contacts have created
additional opportunities for joint projects and business ties.
Mining and geological exploration have emerged as promising areas
for practical cooperation, particularly given both countries’
interest in developing mineral resources and increasing the
domestic processing of raw materials.
