Today, on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a high-level delegation from China, led by Wang Hongzhi, Head of the National Energy Administration, alongside executives from leading corporations and financial institutions.
The meeting brought together top leadership from China Energy Engineering Corporation, China Datang, Sinoma Energy Conservation, China Southern Power Grid, CAMCE, CNNC, and State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development, as well as senior executives from The Export-Import Bank of China and the Bank of China.
Discussions focused on advancing mutually beneficial, high-tech initiatives in energy and geology, alongside expanding practical cooperation in the banking and finance sectors.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed deep satisfaction with the rapid momentum of Uzbekistan–China cooperation across trade, economic, and investment spheres. So far this year, bilateral trade volume has exceeded $6 billion, with more than $8 billion in Chinese direct investments successfully absorbed. Today, nearly 6,000 joint ventures operate successfully throughout Uzbekistan.
Special emphasis was placed on accelerating green energy projects. With the active involvement of leading Chinese firms, solar and wind power plants, as well as advanced energy storage systems, are already under construction across the country. Plans to fast-track these active projects while launching new initiatives—such as expanding photovoltaic capacities, implementing agro-voltaics, and building new power transmission lines—received strong mutual support.
The sides also focused on developing waste-to-energy technologies, data centers, and other cutting-edge technological solutions.
Turning to mining and geology, the leaders exchanged views on establishing long-term partnerships. Joint plans include carrying out geological exploration, developing mineral deposits, and securing sustainable supply chains for critical raw materials.
Expanding financial collaboration with China’s major banking institutions remained a top priority. The discussion covered funding for infrastructure upgrades, modernizing irrigation systems, constructing high-speed highways and hydroelectric power plants, supplying advanced agricultural machinery, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The delegation members expressed their gratitude to the President for his proactive approach to bilateral dialogue, reaffirming their firm commitment to the absolute and seamless execution of all agreed initiatives.
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