Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will expedite the implementation of Kambarata HPP-1 and China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway projects. Talks were held on January 11 between the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Qudratov and the Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiyev.
The parties discussed preparations for bilateral events planned for 2023, including at the highest level, as well as the implementation of ongoing joint projects, including those developed through the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund.
During the talks, the parties pointed to the importance of further stepping up cooperation in a number of priority areas. In particular, they reached an agreement to expedite the implementation of construction projects for Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant-1 in Kyrgyzstan and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, in accordance with the signed documents and on the implementation of these projects.
They also discussed projects planned for implementation in Kyrgyzstan to organize the production of cars and commercial vehicles, launch a spinning enterprise in the Jalal-Abad province, introduce and manufacture the automated commercial electricity metering systems (ACEMS) and manufacture calcium carbide.
Following the meeting, the parties outlined specific steps to accelerate the practical implementation of the agreements reached.