Tan Sri Dato Sri Mohd Hasan Marikana, president of Petronas (Malaysia), one of the world leaders in the oil and gas sector, is on a visit in Uzbekistan.

The head of the Malaysian company held talks with vice prime ministers of Uzbekistan Rustam Azimov and Ergash Shoismatov in Tashkent, UzA reported.

The negotiations focused on further development of the Uzbek-Malaysian cooperation in the oil and gas sector and development of new joint projects.

Uzbekneftegaz national holding company and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) signed a memorandum of cooperation in oil and chemical industry and agreements on cooperation.

Uzreport.com