TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 24. Over the
past eight years, Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region has attracted
around $3 billion in foreign investment, with nearly 4,000
industrial enterprises put into operation, Trend reports via the press
service of the Uzbek president.
The information was announced during a meeting chaired by
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which focused on socio-economic
development, job creation, and poverty reduction in the
Surkhandarya region.
Moreover, it was highlighted that the region’s industrial output
is projected to experience a significant increase, with an
anticipated doubling of production this year, reaching 17.2
trillion soums (approximately $1.43 billion). The establishment of
several new industries, including footwear, jewelry, construction
materials, and pharmaceuticals, was also noted as a pivotal
development.
Furthermore, a substantial allocation of 175 billion soums
(around $14.5 million) will be dedicated to infrastructure
development projects. This funding will support the execution of 36
key initiatives, valued at 1.2 trillion soums (roughly $99.5
million), which are expected to generate approximately 9,000 new
jobs.
During the meeting, the khokim of Surkhandarya region outlined a
strategic plan for the optimal use of available resources and
opportunities to accelerate the region’s development.
In response, President Mirziyoyev issued directives for the
modernization of road infrastructure, the construction of new
residential housing, and the enhancement of social amenities across
the region, further emphasizing the government’s commitment to
regional progress.
