During her visit to Uzbekistan, she will discuss with Uzbek officials issues of expansion and deepening of the cooperation between Uzbekistan and the US, as well as important problems of regional and international character.

General Motors said that Hillary Clinton will pay visit to General Motors Powertrain Uzbekistan in Tashkent region on Sunday.

General Motors and Uzavtosanoat created a joint venture on production of automobile engines in the end of 2008. General Motors holds 52% stake in GM Powertrain Uzbekistan.

The project cost is US$521.8 million. General Motors Powertrain Uzbekistan will produce BDONC engine with the volume of 1.2 liters (82 horsepower) and 1.5 liters (115 horsepower).

The enterprise produced the first engines in test mode in the end of August 2011. It is expected that the venture will start serial production of engines in November 2011.