Uzbekistan and France Discuss Prospects for Expanding Investment and Industrial Cooperation
2026-10-27 15:35:00 / News
On October 26, Ilzat Kasimov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Gérard Wolf, Special Representative of the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs for Sustainable Cities and Transport, at the Ministry.
Representatives of leading French companies, including Alstom, SUEZ, Veolia, EDF, MND, Dassault Systèmes, IVECO and Wilmotte & Associés, also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as advancing joint projects in energy, transport, water supply, municipal infrastructure, digitalization, tourism and urban development.
Particular attention was paid to introducing advanced French technologies, modernizing urban infrastructure and attracting investment into priority sectors of the economy.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the partnership and ensuring the practical implementation of joint initiatives.