Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Tashkent, June 11 /Xinhua/ — The President of Uzbekistan noted the importance of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, the press service of the head of Uzbekistan reported on Tuesday.
“On June 10, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, who arrived in our country to participate in the fourth Tashkent Investment Forum,” the statement said.
“At the beginning of the meeting, Alexander Novak conveyed greetings and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the head of our state, and also congratulated him on the successful holding of the forum,” the statement said.
It is noted that issues of practical implementation of the agreements reached during the state visit to Uzbekistan in May last year and other contacts at the highest level were discussed.
As reported, special attention was paid to expanding mutually beneficial partnership in the energy sector, accelerating joint oil and gas projects, and further developing cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy. –0–