Uzbekistan strengthens cooperation with Spain to improve drinking water supply systems

During the visit, negotiations were held at the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, the Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX), and leaders of companies such as Almar Water, IDOM, Hidroconta, and WEG.

At the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business meeting, the Spanish side was informed about the measures adopted by the government of Uzbekistan in recent years to improve the drinking water and sewage systems.

The Spanish side reported on the possibilities of providing grants for financing projects in Uzbekistan through the FIEM fund to develop the technical and economic base of public-private partnership projects involving Spanish companies.

The parties agreed to develop and implement joint projects in the Samarkand region and Karakalpakstan.

Also, a "round table" and B2B negotiations involving representatives of leading Spanish companies working in the drinking water and wastewater sector were organized at the Institute of Foreign Trade in Madrid.

During the event, Spanish partners were presented with information on the sectoral reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan, the goals, and objectives defined in the "Uzbekistan-2030" Strategy, as well as prospective projects. Following the meetings, agreements with several Spanish companies were reached to start investment and technological cooperation.