The meeting, chaired by Uzbek Energy Minister J. Mirzamakhmudov and Chairman of the State Energy Administration of China Wang Hongzhi, was attended by representatives of relevant ministries and departments, as well as major energy companies of the two countries.
It was noted that as part of the implementation of the strategic agreements reached at the highest level, cooperation between Uzbekistan and China in the energy sector has reached a qualitatively new level. The parties stressed that the joint implementation of projects in the oil and gas industry, electric power industry and renewable energy sources is an important factor in strengthening trade and economic partnership.
During the negotiations, special attention was paid to the prospects for the development of hydrocarbon deposits, the construction of underground gas storage facilities and the modernization of the main gas infrastructure. Projects for the construction of solar and wind power plants using advanced Chinese technologies, the development of interconnection of energy systems and the training of qualified personnel for the industry were also discussed.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue exchanging experience in the field of digitalization of energy facilities, industry standardization and the introduction of modern approaches to infrastructure management. The next meeting of the subcommittee is scheduled to be held in the People's Republic of China.
