Uzbekistan, World Bank Set Joint Priorities For Inclusive, Eco-Friendly Progress

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 14. Naji Benhassin,
the newly appointed Regional Director of the World Bank for Central
Asia, held a meeting with Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and exchanged
views on the progress of Uzbekistan’s socio-economic reforms and
impact, Trend
reports.

The meeting was attended by key officials, including Anastassia
Alexandrova, World Bank Country Program Coordinator for Uzbekistan;
Ilhom Norkulov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance;
Deputy Ministers Ilhomjon Umrzakov and Umid Abidxadjayev;
Minister’s Advisor Jasur Karshibaev; and other senior
representatives.

During the discussions, the parties highlighted macroeconomic
growth, regional development, the promotion of green growth, and
improvements in energy efficiency. The implementation of
public-private partnership projects and support for effective joint
initiatives in priority sectors were also key topics.

Special emphasis was placed on the vital role of the green
economy in job creation and investment attraction, the importance
of successful infrastructure projects for economic development, as
well as urban development and improving the well-being of the
population.

World Bank representatives praised Uzbekistan’s positive
socio-economic trends and rapid economic growth, expressing their
readiness to deepen cooperation and jointly develop impactful
projects based on international best practices.

Following the talks, the sides agreed to further strengthen
their partnership, enhance the exchange of ideas, and carry out
systematic and effective actions to achieve shared goals.

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