Energy minister emphasizes Saudi –Uzbek collective role in confronting climate change

Energy minister emphasizes Saudi –Uzbek collective role in confronting climate change

Saudi Gazette report TASHKENT — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman emphasized the role of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan in the efforts to confront climate change collectively. “The two countries share rational positions represented in their concern for energy security and the necessity of promoting and preserving sustainable development. Uzbekistan has shown a serious commitment to seeking a just and equitable energy transition, which is consistent with the Kingdom’s directions,” he said while speaking at the main dialogue session of the 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum in Tashkent on Thursday. The session was held in the presence of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the distinguished relations between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan and the keenness of the leadership of the two countries in further strengthening and developing cooperation in all fields, particularly in the field of energy, for the benefit of the two countries and their people. The minister pointed out that cooperation in the economic field between the two countries represents a model to be emulated, especially in light of the “Uzbekistan Strategy 2030” and the “Kingdom’s Vision 2030”, and their similar goals, which are aimed at developing and diversifying the economy and promoting sustainable development, reflect