On May 16, 2025, First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology, O. Nasritdinhojaev, along with representatives from the Ministry, met with a delegation from the U.S. state of Utah.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan’s mining sector, the investment opportunities being created, and explored prospects for cooperation in investments, advanced technologies, and scientific research, considering Utah’s economic potential and its advanced expertise in the mining and geological fields.
Additionally, both sides exchanged views on improving the qualifications of lecturers and students of the University of Geological Sciences under the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology. Discussions also included the possibility of opening branches of Utah-based universities specializing in geology and mining—such as the University of Utah and Utah State University—in Uzbekistan.
