TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 29. The Chairman
of the Board of JSC Uzbekneftegaz, Bakhodirjon Sidikov held a
meeting with Chen Huailong, General Director for Central Asia and
Russia of the major Chinese oil and gas corporation CNPC, to
discuss key areas of current and future cooperation in hydrocarbon
exploration, production, and transportation, Trend reports.
The discussions also focused on the implementation of joint
projects involving innovative technologies. Particular attention
was given to improving the efficiency of existing joint ventures,
strengthening strategic partnerships, and exchanging best practices
in production management.
Representatives of the joint ventures New Silk Road Oil and Gas
LLC and Asia Trans Gas LLC also took part, presenting their current
performance and outlining prospective initiatives.
Following the meeting, the sides expressed their mutual
readiness to further deepen cooperation and jointly implement
upcoming projects.
Bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and China continues to expand
rapidly. In the previous fiscal year, trade exceeded $14 billion,
marking a 23 percent increase since the beginning of 2025. This
robust growth underscores the strengthening economic ties and
highlights China’s role as one of Uzbekistan’s most important and
reliable partners.
