Investors’ Day in Uzbekistan: Private airline, Oceanarium and 40 more other projects

On Sept. 15, traditional “Investors’ Day” was held in Tashkent city administration. Within the framework of the event, PM of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov and acting khokim of Tashkent city Jahongir Ortiqkhojayev became acquainted with over 40 new projects, the press service of the city administration reports.

It is noted that during the event, Jahongir Fayzullayev, founder of the “Inter Aviaservis” company, proposed to open a private airline in Uzbekistan. He says he has carefully studied the airline market over the years and is ready to open a new airline with an initial fleet of four aircraft.

“We already have all agreements with foreign companies on the leasing of A-320 and A-321 aircraft. As soon as I receive “Air operator certificate”, I will immediately begin to implement my plans. There are 4 airlines operating in Russia at present, they are planning to introduce 3 more. Why should not we?” said Jahongir Fayzullayev.

Another entrepreneur Bahrom Tursunboyev suggested opening the first oceanarium in Tashkent.

“Bakhrom Tursunboyev, whose family has been engaged in fish farming for about 20 years, offered to open the first oceanarium in Tashkent with over 50 species of sea creatures,” the press service of the city administration noted.

Jahongir Ortiqkhojayev supported most of the projects and promised any assistance from the city administration.

It should be noted that the total cost of the projects at the meeting exceeds 5 trillion sums, and their implementation is expected to create around 10,000 new job places.