BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 16. Uzbekistan will
establish an Investors Council for the fuel and energy sector,
headed by Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential
Administration, to address investors’ challenges and accelerate
energy projects from land allocation to commissioning, President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev said during a meeting with investors in the fuel
and energy sector in Tashkent on October 16.
This was reported on the official channel of the press secretary
to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Asadov.
Energy projects require substantial investment and complex
infrastructure, and even a single delay in land allocation, grid
connection, or obtaining technical specifications can affect an
entire project.
Companies including ACWA Power, Vision Invest, DataVolt,
Voltalia and EDF proposed addressing these challenges through
regular dialogue with government authorities.
Taking these proposals into account, Mirziyoyev announced the
decision to establish the Investors Council for the fuel and energy
sector. The council will work to resolve issues faced by investors
at every stage of project implementation, from land allocation to
the commissioning of facilities.
“We do not view energy as merely another sector of the economy.
It is a solid foundation for our future and prosperity. We need not
just capital investment, but mutual trust and genuine partnership
built on a shared commitment. That is the central message of our
meeting today,” Mirziyoyev said.
He added that every new project should lay the groundwork for
meaningful change in local communities, giving people a stronger
foundation for improving their lives, developing their businesses
and advancing their regions.
“That is why there is one fundamental principle guiding our
cooperation: the more your investment contributes to our country’s
development, the more the progress of our nation will open up
opportunities for your own success.
“True partnership means mutual trust, shared responsibility and
mutual benefit,” the president said.
Mirziyoyev expressed his readiness to hear investors’ proposals,
help resolve their concerns and support new initiatives. He
subsequently held direct discussions with investors to address
their issues and explore opportunities for further cooperation.
