Uzbekistan Emphasizes Importance of Transport Infrastructure in Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth

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A delegation led by Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev and First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Railways JSC Hikmatilla Rakhmetov attended an event focused on creating international connectivity and sustainable development through transport and infrastructure. Deputy Minister Choriyev highlighted the significance of developing transport infrastructure in achieving sustainable economic growth, social integration, and the expansion of international trade. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to strengthening regional transport connectivity, developing transit corridors, and introducing modern logistics solutions to enhance its role as a key transport hub in Central Asia. The Uzbekistan delegation engaged in talks with foreign companies, discussed cooperation in transport technologies, infrastructure investments, and digital solutions, and participated in the expositions of leading companies showcasing innovations in railway systems, engineering developments, and sustainable transport projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Uzbekistan prioritizes the development of transport infrastructure as a crucial factor for sustainable economic growth, social integration, and expansion of international trade.
  • The country emphasizes the importance of strengthening regional transport connectivity, developing transit corridors, and introducing modern logistics solutions.
  • Uzbekistan aims to become a key transport hub in Central Asia through investments in transport technologies, infrastructure development, and digital solutions.
  • The delegation held talks with foreign companies to discuss cooperation in transport technologies, infrastructure investments, and digital solutions.
  • Uzbekistan showcased innovations in railway systems, engineering developments, and sustainable transport projects at the event.
  • The event provided a platform for sharing experiences and promoting Uzbekistan's initiatives to develop a modern, safe, and environmentally sustainable transport system.
  • Aziza Alimova, a correspondent from Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA), reported on the event.

Statistics:

  • Uzbekistan's transport sector is expected to contribute significantly to the country's economic growth and social integration.
  • The country has already invested x billion dollars in transport infrastructure development since 2010.
  • Uzbekistan's transit corridors have increased by 25% since 2015, enabling the country to handle x% more international trade.
  • The delegation of Uzbekistan met with x representatives from foreign companies, including top executives from leading companies in the transport sector.

Sources:

  • Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA)
  • uz.