Uzbekistan and Japan discussed cooperation in geology
Representatives from Uzbekistan, ITOCHU, JOGMEC, and METI discussed investments in geology and the mining and metallurgy industry.
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Uzbekistan and Japan held talks on expanding geological cooperation.
The Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan reports that its representatives, led by First Deputy Minister Feruza Khamidova, met with a delegation from Japan. The Japanese delegation included representatives from ITOCHU and JOGMEC, as well as the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).
During the meeting, the Japanese side emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries and expressed a desire to deepen cooperation in geology and the mining and metallurgical industries.
Representatives of the Uzbek ministry, in turn, expressed their readiness to engage ITOCHU, JOGMEC, and other Japanese companies in the development of promising deposits in Uzbekistan.
A separate topic of discussion was attracting Japanese investment in relevant projects. The Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan assured its readiness to provide all necessary support and assistance to Japanese investors in the implementation of projects in this area. Following the negotiations, both parties confirmed their interest in further developing practical cooperation in the fields of geology and the mining and metallurgical industry.