On September 22 of this year, a meeting was convened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Jamshid Kuchkarov, with representatives from the World Bank.
The delegation was led by the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia in the Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions division. The meeting also featured the presence of Deputy Ministers of Economy and Finance, Ahadbek Khaidarov and Jasur Karshibaev, as well as Marco Mantovanelli, the Head of the World Bank's Office in Uzbekistan, David Knight, a Lead Economist and Program Manager for Central Asia, and other high-ranking officials.
During the meeting, the participants explored potential financing projects, with a specific focus on the modernization and digitalization of rural infrastructure through investment attraction.
The discussions also encompassed the current progress of collaborative projects and agreements related to the World Bank's assistance in Uzbekistan's transition to a market economy, the transformation of state-owned enterprises, and privatization efforts. Notably, cooperation in executing strategies for poverty reduction, including initiatives aimed at supporting and enhancing the professional skills of women and youth, was a key topic of conversation.
Earlier, on September 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan engaged in a significant meeting with Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, in New York. The discussions were centered around the pivotal aspects of broadening the extensive cooperation between Uzbekistan and the World Bank, encompassing various critical domains.
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