Uzbek DPM holds meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
09/01/2021 18:42
Uzbek DPM holds meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
09/01/2021 18:42
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 9 January 2002, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov met with the Executive Director of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (USDFC) Adam Boehler.
During the dialogue, the positive dynamics of the development of Uzbek-American relations was noted, achieved through the deepening of trade, economic and investment cooperation.
The parties welcomed the launch of the initiative "Central Asian Investment Partnership", which was put forward by the Uzbek side during the visit of the head of USDFC Adam Boehler to Tashkent in July 2020.
This initiative, which envisages the mobilization of at least US$1 billion, will become a tool to stimulate the growth of inclusive, transparent and sustainable investments through the implementation of projects in various sectors of the Uzbek economy.
During the talks, the sides agreed on financing specific projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, as well as agriculture.
They also discussed issues of joint implementation of the regional project for the construction of the Mazar-i-Sharif - Kabul - Peshawar railway. The foreign side highly appreciated the importance of the project in strengthening transport and communication links between South and Central Asia and the sustainable development of the countries of the region.
During the talks, an agreement was reached on sending a permanent representative of USDFC to Tashkent to promote the implementation of joint projects and initiatives, to develop new areas of cooperation, as well as to coordinate the USDFC partnership with the countries of the Central Asian region.
In order to organize systemic interaction to ensure the implementation of the agreements reached, the parties decided to develop and adopt a joint "Roadmap" for the earliest possible implementation of agreements and agreed projects.
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