On 3 June 2025, the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting between First Deputy Minister O. Nasritdinhodjaev and a Chinese delegation led by Vice Governor of Shandong Province Cong Xiongzhi. The delegation also included senior representatives from Shandong Gold Group, one of China’s leading gold mining companies.
The sides discussed avenues for deepening cooperation in the fields of geology, metallurgy, and mineral extraction. The talks also reflected on the outcomes of the Second Uzbekistan–China Interregional Forum, recently held in Samarkand, where both parties emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening regional economic ties.
Key highlights of the meeting included discussion of promising investment opportunities in Uzbekistan’s mining sector and joint development of geological exploration initiatives.
The event concluded with the signing of a trilateral cooperation agreement between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology, the Geological Exploration and Mineral Resource Development Bureau of Shandong Province, and Shandong Gold Group. The agreement marks a significant step toward long-term collaboration on resource development, technology exchange, and investment in strategic mineral projects.
