SOCAR to conduct geological exploration in Uzbekistan

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Uzbekneftegaz JSC have reached important agreements on a geological exploration project in the Ustyurt region.

Discussions on the matter took place during a meeting between SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, and Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz Bahodirjon Sidikov, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The parties noted that bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are at a high level across all sectors.

During the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction regarding the level of cooperation between SOCAR and Uzbekneftegaz, with a strong emphasis on the close collaboration between the companies in both bilateral and multilateral formats.

The sides also exchanged views on current agenda issues.

By Khagan Isayev