During a visit to Surkhandarya region, the Head of our state reviewed a presentation of major projects being implemented jointly with foreign investors.
In recent years, entrepreneurship in Surkhandarya has been developing dynamically, and investor interest in the region continues to grow steadily.
Last year, the region’s gross regional product reached 63.7 trillion soums. The number of large industrial enterprises increased to 30 and small enterprises to 4,820, while total industrial output amounted to 18.8 trillion soums. Foreign investment worth $2.1 billion was utilized. Products and services valued at $483 million were exported to 37 countries.
The projects presented to the Head of our state cover various sectors of the region’s economy. The commissioning of new facilities is planned in the fields of housing construction, mining and geology, light and food industries, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, services, and tourism.
Projects with a total value of about $1.6 billion are being implemented jointly with Russia, China, Turkey, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, India, and Mongolia.
The head of our state spoke with the investors.
A ceremony was then held, with the participation of public representatives, to commission completed projects and launch new construction in Surkhandarya. In total, 44 projects with a combined value of 7$.1 billion are involved.
With a symbolic press of a button, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched construction and commissioned new projects in mining and geology, light, furniture and food industries, as well as services and tourism.
Specifically, 13 projects with a total value of 741 million US dollars were launched with the participation of local and foreign investors from China, Türkiye, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
Additionally, in cooperation with Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and Afghanistan, construction work has begun on 31 projects with a total value of $6.3 billion.
The implementation of these projects is expected to create 18,000 new jobs, generate industrial output worth 82 trillion soums, and ensure exports valued at 1.4 billion US dollars.