Chairman Jeong Wonju of Daewoo E&C: "Expanding Infrastructure Projects Needed in Central Asia"

Three Days of Extensive Activities at the Korea-Central Asia Summit

Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced on the 18th that Chairman Jeong Wonju attended the official schedule of the 1st Korea-Central Asia Summit, which was held over three days starting on the 14th.

This summit marked the first multilateral summit at the head-of-state level bringing together the leaders of Korea as well as five Central Asian nations: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The event aimed to expand practical cooperation in a variety of fields including the economy, industry, energy, and infrastructure.

Chairman Jeong participated in the Korea-Uzbekistan Business Roundtable, the Korea-Turkmenistan Business Forum, and the Korea-Central Asia State Dinner, engaging with leaders, key government officials, and businesspeople from each country. He shared insights into each country's industrial and infrastructure development directions and promoted the company's business capabilities and potential for collaboration.

Jeong Wonju, Chairman of Daewoo Construction, is speaking at the Korea-Turkey Business Forum held on the 15th. Provided by Daewoo Construction

With Turkmenistan, the company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation on the Karakum Canal modernization project, laying the groundwork to advance modernization projects in the canal’s 250-kilometer downstream region. It also established a foundation for cooperation in local water resources and environmental sectors. Previously, the company won a contract in Turkmenistan last year to construct a mineral fertilizer plant.

At the Korea-Turkmenistan Business Forum held on the 15th, Chairman Jeong met with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to introduce additional local business plans and request government interest and partnership. He stated, "This summit has served as an important opportunity for Korea and Central Asia to broaden the scope of cooperation beyond economics and industry to include cultural and people-to-people exchanges," adding, "We will solidify our relationship of trust and cooperation and actively participate in a range of infrastructure projects that are needed locally."

Daewoo Engineering & Construction employees also attended the "Turkic Culture Day" event, held the previous day at the Prugio Art Hall at the company's headquarters in Euljiro, Seoul. Aimed at introducing the traditional culture and arts of Turkmenistan, the event featured a cultural performance combining traditional dance and music, as well as an exhibition of traditional crafts and artworks.

On the 17th, during the Turkic Culture Day event, a performing group is showcasing the culture and arts of Turkmenistan. Provided by Daewoo Engineering & Construction

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