The launch of tram service to New Tashkent was discussed
The issue of launching tram service to New Tashkent was discussed with representatives of companies from France. The negotiations also reviewed opportunities for developing the new city's water, heating, and energy infrastructure.
Issue of launching tram service in New Tashkent discussed
According to the "Dunyo" Information Agency, the delegation visiting Uzbekistan was led by Gérard Wolf, the Special Envoy of the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs for Sustainable City and Transport Development.
During the visit, negotiations were held at the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade. Representatives from Alstom, SUEZ, Veolia, EDF, MND, Dassault Systèmes, IVECO, and Wilmotte & Associés attended the meeting.
The parties discussed opportunities for attracting French investments and modern technologies into the fields of energy, transport, water supply, public utilities, digitalization, tourism, and urban planning. Special attention was paid to modernizing urban infrastructure and increasing the efficiency of utility systems.
The delegation also visited New Tashkent to review specific areas of cooperation. Apart from tram service, the issues of developing water treatment systems, modernizing the heat supply, as well as introducing renewable energy sources and "smart city" technologies were discussed.
Developing tourism infrastructure in the new city was also considered as one of the areas of cooperation.
Additionally, opportunities to expand ties with the French Development Agency and specialized companies were discussed. At the end of the meetings, the parties expressed interest in advancing joint investment initiatives.