Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with Rovshan Najaf, head of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, and Giovanni Cristofoli, senior vice president of British Petroleum (BP).
The company representatives arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in the Investors Council in the fuel and energy sector.
The meeting focused on prospects for further cooperation in the energy sector and the implementation of joint initiatives.
Particular attention was given to practical steps to develop hydrocarbon fields on the Ustyurt Plateau. Mirziyoyev also highlighted BP’s participation in the large-scale project.
The sides also discussed opportunities to launch new oil and gas initiatives, establish long-term supplies, and develop a network for the sale of oil and petroleum products.
Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.
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