Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan Bobur Abdinazarov has met with representatives of the World Bank led by the Country Director for Central Asia Sascha Djumena.

The parties discussed the prospects for creating a regional electricity market and further strengthening mutually beneficial and effective cooperation with Central Asian countries.

The sides exchanged views on the activities being carried out in the energy sector, on the expected results and plans for the coming years. Possible ways of developing the energy industry through public-private partnerships were discussed.

Representatives of the World Bank expressed their readiness to support the implementation of projects through technical and financial assistance.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further enhance mutually beneficial and effective cooperation.

UzA