The key facts

  • Saida Mirziyoyeva met with Henderson Land Group chairman Peter Lee
  • Projects in renewable energy, New Tashkent infrastructure and education were discussed
  • Mirziyoyeva emphasized readiness to support partnership through the Tashkent International Financial Center

Meeting with the chairman of the Hong Kong holding

Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with Peter Lee, chairman of the board of Henderson Land Group — one of the largest holdings in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the PRC. This was reported by Zamon.uz and Daryo.uz.

Topics of the talks

According to the outlets, the meeting discussed promising joint projects in the fields of renewable energy, development of New Tashkent infrastructure, and education.

Mirziyoyeva's statement

“Our country is open to investment, and we are interested in cooperation with leading business circles of Hong Kong. We are ready to support partnership initiatives, including through the newly established Tashkent International Financial Center. I believe there are great opportunities between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong for developing long-term economic cooperation,” the head of the Presidential Administration wrote, as quoted by Zamon.uz. Daryo.uz quotes her in a similar formulation: she noted her readiness to support joint projects through the Tashkent International Financial Center being established and expressed confidence in the great opportunities for further economic partnership between the two sides.