Uzbekistan and China have taken another step toward deepening their strategic partnership, signing memorandums of understanding aimed at accelerating joint investment projects and expanding cooperation in key sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, and regional development.

Governor of Uzbekistan’s Andijan Region Shuhratbek Abdurahmanov held a working meeting in Babur city with Chinese investor Ma Zaisheng, chairman of Xaynan Stzintanbo Investment and Xaynan Chjyondjun Tanbo Lishan Industry, during which the sides discussed the technical and economic parameters of proposed investment projects, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The talks followed an earlier meeting held just days before, continuing discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation and accelerating major development initiatives in the region.

During the negotiations, the sides focused in detail on advancing key infrastructure projects in Andijan. Priority attention was given to the construction of a “Dry Port” logistics center in Khonobod, the development of a modern transport and logistics network, road construction, the creation of an artificial lake, and the comprehensive modernization of Babur’s urban infrastructure.

At the February 4 meeting, the governor and the investor exchanged views on the technical and economic parameters of the proposed projects, including investment volumes, implementation stages, and conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation.

As a result of the talks, the parties reached specific agreements on moving forward with the outlined projects and signed memorandums of cooperation aimed at strengthening the partnership and supporting the integrated development of the Andijan Region.