TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 25. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with the “Great Silk
Road” project, planned for implementation in New Tashkent,
Trend reports via the press office of the Uzbek president.
As noted in the presentation, the first phase of the New
Tashkent construction covers 6,000 hectares and is expected to
provide infrastructure for 600,000 residents. Upon full completion,
the city is projected to accommodate up to two million people.
The “Great Silk Road” complex is planned to cover 32 hectares
and is intended to serve as one of the key public and cultural
centers of New Tashkent. It will include residential and commercial
facilities and hotels, as well as cultural and educational
infrastructure.
According to the concept, the complex will feature thematic
districts representing civilizations along the historic Silk Road,
with each mahalla reflecting a country located along the route.
The presentation also outlined plans for the renovation of
several museums, including the Imam Maturidi complex, the Bahauddin
Naqshbandi scientific and innovation museum, and the State Museum
of the History of the Timurids, aimed at enhancing the preservation
and presentation of historical and cultural heritage and
strengthening tourism potential.
The head of state reviewed the proposals, approved the projects,
and issued relevant instructions for their implementation.
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