Uzbekistan continues to discuss the construction of a nuclear power plant with Rosatom, and in parallel it is exploring advances in small nuclear reactors. “The construction of a nuclear power plant is a very serious commitment for the state…We have to eliminate any risks,” the Energy Minister said.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan intend to open three more checkpoints on the border. A video has surfaced online, allegedly showing the Uzbek side demolishing a wall at the Bek-Abad-Khanabad crossing, which was mothballed in 2010. The Karasu and Kara-Bagysh checkpoints are also expected to open.
The Adolat party endorsed Robakhon Makhmudova as Uzbekistan’s presidential candidate and approved her programme. Her election programme includes the development of the Social State 2030 programme, agricultural risk insurance, improvement of road infrastructure and others.
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan approved Ulugbek Inoyatov as its presidential candidate for the early elections. The party’s congress also endorsed his programme, which includes a tax on luxury property, introduction of jury trials and other measures.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance Uzbek-Turkish relations and expand multifaceted cooperation.
Uzbekistan will unveil a new energy development programme by September 2023 that will liberalise gas and electricity prices and implement social consumption norms, First Deputy Energy Minister Azim Akhmedkhadjayev said.
Uzbekistan resumed exporting natural gas to China after a three-month break. The volume of gas supplies in April amounted to $40.5 million.
Global challenges and problems call for closer coordination within the EAEU to address the priorities of sustainable socio-economic development of the Union’s countries, the President of Uzbekistan said at the EAEU summit.
Singapore-based STIE will advise on the design, construction of new lines and stations and modernisation of infrastructure in the Tashkent metro. Wilmar International may open a distribution hub in Uzbekistan, PSB Academy a training facility and Enercon Asia to install solar panels.
Uzbekistan produced 16.26 billion cubic meters of gas in January-April 2023, which is a 9.5% decrease from the same period last year. Electricity and heat production also declined, while oil and coal production increased slightly.
TBC Bank Group, a Georgian banking group, bought the remaining 49% stake in Payme, a payment service provider in Uzbekistan, for $55.7 million, valuing Payme at $113.6 million.
Air Products, a US-based industrial gas producer, signed a $1 billion investment agreement with Uzbekistan to purchase and operate a natural gas processing plant in Kashkadarya region. The plant is part of Uzbekistan GTL.
Masdar, an Emirati company, was declared the preliminary winner of the bid for the construction and operation of a 300 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Guzar district of Kashkadarya region.
Singapore’s Changi Airports International will help develop a feasibility study for Tashkent’s new airport, as well as consulting to optimize the operation of the existing airport.
President of Singapore Halimah Yacob visited Uzbekistan, where she held talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The sides discussed bolstering trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and regional integration. Key agreements were signed, further cementing cooperation in various sectors.
At the CA-China summit in Xi’an, the President of Uzbekistan proposed aligning the national development strategies of the six countries, creating a “new economic dialogue”, boosting interconnectivity and doubling trade with China by 2030.
President of Uzbekistan met with his Chinese counterpart in Xi’an to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two leaders adopted a program for the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era between the two countries for 2023−2027 and signed 41 documents, covering various areas.
The EU, the AFD and the government of Uzbekistan signed an agreement to support and finance the country’s strategy for transition to a green economy by 2030.
The EBRD will provide Uzbekistan Airports with up to €28 million to upgrade its fleet of special equipment at Uzbekistan’s international airports. In addition, the bank will provide a €1 million grant to optimise the company’s key business processes and its structural divisions.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided a $19.3 million loan to ACWA Power Wind Karatau to build a 100 MW wind farm in Nukus, Karakalpakstan.
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