President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Sojitz Corporation executives Masayoshi Fujimoto and Kosuke Uemura.

Key areas for expanding cooperation and implementing joint projects with this leading Japanese company were discussed.

The importance of accelerating the project to build a combined-cycle power plant in Syrdarya region was noted, with consideration of the growing electricity demand.

Particular attention was paid to priority projects, including the construction of a multidisciplinary hospital, a new international airport in Tashkent, a wind power plant, and others.

Support was expressed for initiatives to modernize medical clinics, preschool and primary education facilities, create a cross-border green energy corridor, upgrade gas compressor stations across the country, and for the corporation’s participation in establishing a special economic zone for Japanese investors.

UzA