BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Uzbekistan and
the United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE)
have discussed potential cooperation in drinking water supply,
wastewater treatment and energy on October 28 in Tashkent.
According to the Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance,
the discussions took place between ministry representatives and
Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, chief executive officer of EtihadWE.
The meeting focused on opportunities to expand cooperation in
developing utility infrastructure, particularly drinking water
supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities and the energy
sector.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed Uzbekistan’s ongoing
infrastructure modernization efforts and projects aimed at
improving water supply and the quality of public utility services
across the country’s regions.
EtihadWE representatives expressed interest in exploring
projects that align with the company’s areas of expertise and
assessing opportunities to participate in their implementation.
In addition, the discussions covered prospects for further
engagement on infrastructure projects that could support
improvements in utility services and contribute to the development
of Uzbekistan’s water and energy sectors.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to jointly examine
promising projects and continue working toward mutually beneficial
cooperation.
Etihad Water and Electricity is a UAE-based utility company
responsible for providing water and electricity services across the
northern emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Its operations
include water production, electricity generation, transmission and
distribution, as well as related utility infrastructure.
