Mirziyoyev Discusses New Power Plants and Fuel Supplies With Foreign Investors

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met business representatives from Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, China and other countries on October 16 at the first meeting of the Investors Council in the fuel and energy sector, the presidential press service said.

Talks with SOCAR head Rovshan Najaf and BP Senior Vice President Giovanni Cristofoli focused on new practical steps to develop hydrocarbon fields on the Ustyurt plateau in Karakalpakstan, and BP's joining the project was highly praised. Participants also stressed long-term oil and petroleum supplies.

Mirziyoyev also met Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and AMEA Power chairman Hussein Al Nowais, noting a strategic partnership with the UAE and a 40% rise in trade since the start of the year. He also received CAMCE, China Energy and Sinoma Energy, discussing renewable energy and energy storage. He met US presidential special envoy Sergio Gor, who discussed preparations for Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visit.