The embassy said that the visit is aimed at preparing the first development project in Uzbekistan, which is financed by AFD. It is expected that the project will be in energy sector.

The mission also presented a draft agreement on launch of its activities in Uzbekistan to corresponding officials in the country. The agreement will serve as legal framework for AFC activities in Uzbekistan.

Agence Française de Développement is financial organization, which is in center of French mechanism on rendering development aid. The agency will soon mobilize its experience and resources to help to modernization of economy of Uzbekistan.