- President Mirziyoyev drives national socio-economic programs while his administration involves Saida Mirziyoyeva in judicial matters.
- Uzbekistan is seeking capital for investment projects in priority sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and tourism.
Uzbekistan and Turkish Firm Discuss Nuclear Power Plant Cooperation
What happened
Uzbekistan’s Uzatom Agency and the Turkish construction group Özaltın Holding met in Tashkent on September 25 to discuss potential cooperation on a nuclear power plant project in Uzbekistan. The delegation from Özaltın Holding was led by Chief Executive Officer Muzaffer Özdemir. Uzatom stated that the project aligns with the consistent reforms of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who has tasked his administration with attracting international companies with proven experience.
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Why it matters
The discussions focused on potential collaboration within the construction and infrastructure stages of the nuclear power plant. Uzatom noted that the country is seeking opportunities to work with companies that possess proven experience in constructing complex energy and infrastructure facilities. Özaltın Holding indicated its interest in assessing the project based on its relevant expertise.
Uzbekistan is seeking capital for investment projects in priority sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and tourism.
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Who's involved
- UzbekistanSovereign state seeking major infrastructure investment for its energy sector.
- Shavkat MirziyoyevPresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, driving national socio-economic programs.
- Muzaffer ÖzdemirCEO of Özaltın Holding, leading the delegation discussing the project.
- RosatomRussian state corporation interested in the nuclear cluster in Uzbekistan.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- UzbekistanSpeculative
Uzbekistan could secure major international investment to advance its energy infrastructure goals.
- Muzaffer ÖzdemirSpeculative
Özaltın Holding could gain a major potential contract if the assessment phase leads to a partnership.
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The entities involved
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Uzbekistan
sovereign state in Central Asia
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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