Uzbekistan, AIIB explore transport, energy and water projects

Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) discussed expanding cooperation on road and railway networks, logistics corridors, energy infrastructure and water systems during a meeting in Bangkok on October 15. According to a statement from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov met AIIB President Zou Jiayi on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

The talks focused on Uzbekistan's macroeconomic trends, economic development priorities and opportunities to expand cooperation with the bank. Particular attention went to infrastructure projects supporting sustainable economic growth, including electricity transmission, water supply and digital infrastructure. The officials also exchanged views on public-private partnership (PPP) projects for road infrastructure, as well as rural infrastructure and public school modernization. The parties agreed to expand cooperation, develop new initiatives and continue discussions.