Uzbekistan and Turkish MT Makina company have agreed to implement environmental projects worth $10 million aimed at developing a circular economy in the Samarkand region.

The agreements were reached during talks between a delegation of Uzbekistan’s Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency, led by Sharifbek Khasanov, and Turkish partners. The cooperation builds on earlier agreements signed during the state visit of the president of Uzbekistan to Türkiye, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The project is designed as a long-term initiative, with an overall implementation period of 20 years, allowing for the systematic introduction of advanced waste-processing technologies at the regional level.

A key component will be the construction of a new waste-sorting facility capable of processing up to 500 tons of waste per day. In addition, the project envisages the establishment of production facilities for the annual output of up to 1,000 units of specialized equipment and waste containers.

The localization of production is expected not only to supply the sector with essential equipment but also to create around 100 new jobs. By leveraging MT Makina’s 20 years of technological experience, the initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and strengthen the circular economy in the Samarkand region.