Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 11 November 2024, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, met with the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud.

It is worth noting that the President of Uzbekistan is in Riyadh to participate in the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit.

During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of joint investment projects and further expansion of practical cooperation in the field of "green" energy were discussed.

The President expressed particular satisfaction with the productive partnership with the leading company, ACWA Power, which is actively involved in modernizing Uzbekistan’s energy sector through direct investments and the use of advanced technologies.

Special attention was given to accelerating the implementation of projects for the construction of wind and solar power plants in various regions of Uzbekistan, as well as the development of projects for the production of "green" hydrogen.

During the meeting, an agreement was reached to attract Saudi companies and consultants to improve the localization and energy efficiency of enterprises in Uzbekistan.