Why is this important
The development of transport and logistics cooperation with the Czech Republic expands Uzbekistan’s opportunities to attract technologies and investments in infrastructure. The discussion of railway and air projects affects both domestic mobility and international transit routes. The interest of Czech companies in the Uzbek market intensifies competition and can accelerate the modernization of the industry.
What happened
- Representatives of Uzbekistan held a meeting with Mikulash Mislbek, Advisor to the Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, to discuss the prospects of bilateral cooperation in the transport, logistics, and economic spheres.
- The Czech side emphasized the importance of opening the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Prague for simplifying coordination procedures and intensifying economic and transport diplomacy.
- During the negotiations, projects in the railway and aviation sectors, as well as issues of transit routes and infrastructure, were considered.
Numbers and facts
- The project to supply Škoda Transportation electric trains was discussed, and opportunities for cooperation in the aviation sector with Omnipol and ERA were considered.
- The parties exchanged views on the development of railway infrastructure and transit routes, including the Middle Corridor.
- It was also proposed to create a joint working group with the participation of relevant specialists from the ministries of transport and the private sector.
Context
- For Uzbekistan’s transport sector, this opens up opportunities for renewing rolling stock and implementing new technological solutions.
- For the aviation industry, cooperation with Czech companies can mean expanding production and service cooperation.
- Businesses receive a signal about the parties’ readiness to enter practical projects and work together in the region.
