Issues of further strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and France, expanding cooperation in the energy sector and implementing promising investment projects were discussed at the meeting.

The parties noted that the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to France and the trusting dialogue between the two heads of state brought Uzbek-French cooperation to a qualitatively new level.

It was also noted that the recent visit of the head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva to France and her meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron contributed to further intensification of practical cooperation between the two countries, strengthening ties between business circles and promoting new investment projects. It was emphasized that contacts at the highest and highest levels create a solid foundation for the consistent expansion of partnership in various sectors of the economy, in particular in the energy sector.

Today, France is one of Uzbekistan's important partners in the energy sector. Currently, 3 major projects with a total cost of 2 billion US dollars are being implemented with the participation of French companies. Work is also continuing on 6 more promising projects with a total value of 1.8 billion US dollars. As a result, the portfolio of joint energy initiatives between the two countries has exceeded 4 billion US dollars.

The meeting highlighted the fruitful cooperation with EDF. In particular, projects for the construction of modern combined-cycle gas power plants with a total capacity of more than 3.1 GW are being implemented in the Syrdarya and Surkhandarya regions. These projects contribute to strengthening energy security, increasing the efficiency of electricity production and providing consumers with stable electricity supply.

The contribution of TotalEnergies and Voltalia companies to the development of renewable energy in Uzbekistan was also highly appreciated. They actively participate in projects for the construction of solar and wind power plants, as well as energy storage systems, acting as reliable partners in achieving our country's strategic goals for the development of "green" energy.

During the meeting, a number of French companies operating in the fields of energy and industry presented their presentations. Modern technologies, innovative solutions, investment opportunities, as well as proposals for the implementation of new projects in Uzbekistan were demonstrated. The sides exchanged views on practical elaboration of the presented initiatives and further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation.

During the talks, prospects for deepening cooperation in the development of modern energy infrastructure, construction of new generating capacities, main electric networks and energy storage systems, development of industrial and gas transportation infrastructure, improvement of energy efficiency, introduction of digital technologies, as well as in the field of engineering, training and exchange of best practices were discussed.

At the end of the meeting, the parties noted that the potential for cooperation between Uzbekistan and France in the energy sector is much broader than the results already achieved, and expressed their readiness to further expand investment cooperation, attract modern technologies and implement new joint projects.