Uzbekistan interested in supply of electricity, gas, oil products from Turkmenistan

TASHKENT. July 14 (Interfax) - During talks between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Tashkent on Thursday, the Uzbek party expressed its interest in importing electricity, gas and oil products from the neighboring country, the Uzbek presidential press service said on Thursday.

"Uzbekistan's interest in enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, including supplies of electricity, gas and oil products from Turkmenistan, was expressed," the statement said.

Mirziyoyev noted at the meeting that the two countries have opportunities to double the volume of trade in the coming years. It was emphasized that the decisions taken on the creation of the Uzbek-Turkmen border trade area and the opening of trading houses in the capitals of the two countries will contribute to this.

In turn, the Turkmen party expressed interest in diversifying and increasing trade turnover, and developing industrial cooperation.

"Among the specific sectors where our countries have great potential, we highlight the agro-industrial sector, energy, chemical and petrochemical industry, machine-building, the textile industry and pharmaceuticals," Berdimuhamedov said.

The parties have expressed interest in creating favorable conditions for the effective use of the transit potential of the region, especially by providing mutual benefits and discounts for cargo transportation. There are plans to expand cooperation in the automotive, electrical, textile and pharmaceutical industries, the food industry and agriculture.

Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov is on a state visit to Uzbekistan on July 14-15.