BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. Uzbekistan and
Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in the mining industry,
including the production of specialized equipment, introduction of
advanced technologies and development of industrial
cooperation.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining
and Geology of Uzbekistan, following the first meeting of the
Uzbekistan-Serbia Intergovernmental Commission, with participation
from First Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan F.
Khamidova in Belgrade.
As part of the commission’s agenda, representatives of
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology held talks with
Serbia’s State Secretary at the Ministry of Mining and Energy, as
well as executives from GOSA FOM, a Serbian company specializing in
manufacturing machinery and equipment for the mining, metallurgical
and energy sectors.
The sides exchanged views on opportunities to expand cooperation
in the production of specialized mining machinery, introduce modern
technologies and strengthen industrial links between the two
countries.
“The development of industrial cooperation and the introduction
of advanced technologies are important areas for strengthening the
material and technical capacity of the mining sector and creating
new opportunities for bilateral partnership,” the Uzbek Ministry of
Mining and Geology said.
The discussions also focused on improving the technological
capabilities of the mining industry and exploring potential areas
for cooperation between Uzbek and Serbian companies.
The meeting comes as Uzbekistan continues efforts to modernize
its mining sector, attract foreign expertise and expand
international industrial partnerships.
Cooperation with Serbian companies such as GOSA FOM could
contribute to technology transfer, localization of equipment
production and the development of new industrial projects.
The first meeting of the Uzbekistan-Serbia Intergovernmental
Commission provides a platform for identifying new opportunities
for cooperation across key sectors, including mining, energy and
industrial manufacturing.
