BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Uzbekistan and South Korea discussed expanding cooperation in the mining and geology sectors during a meeting involving senior government officials.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan.
The talks brought together First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology Farida Khamidova, South Korean Ambassador to Uzbekistan Won Do-youn and Kang Sang-jin, director of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) representative office in Uzbekistan.
The parties reviewed the current state of the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and South Korea and exchanged views on prospects for strengthening cooperation in mining, geological exploration and related industries.
"The parties discussed prospects for the further development of cooperation in the mining industry and geology," the ministry's said in a statement.
The meeting also focused on accelerating preparations for upcoming bilateral events and ensuring the continued implementation of mutually beneficial initiatives between the two countries.
According to the ministry, the discussions reflected both sides' commitment to maintaining close cooperation and advancing joint projects in Uzbekistan's mining sector.
The meeting comes as Uzbekistan continues to deepen economic ties with South Korea, one of its key investment and development partners, while seeking to attract foreign expertise and financing to support the modernization of its mining and geological exploration industries.
