The Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance discussed financing with the Asian Development Bank for a planned project to develop climate resilient water supply and wastewater systems. Deputy Minister Akhadbek Khaydarov met bank representatives to review the proposed cooperation. The project would improve water supply and wastewater services in the Andijan and Fergana regions and the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The parties also considered potential areas of cooperation and exchanged proposals for future projects.