Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 3 July, Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov met with Kanokpan Lao-Araya, the Head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Representative Office in Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, they discussed current project implementation issues and prospects for expanding cooperation.

The parties agreed on involving international experts and developing an industrial development strategy to create favorable conditions for the diversification and modernization of the economy.

Special attention was given to the production of competitive products and the increase of export performance.

Following the meeting, both sides confirmed their readiness for the timely implementation of private sector projects, as well as the acceleration of projects in healthcare and water supply aimed at improving the quality of life for the population.