On December 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Navoi region and got acquainted with the projects in the “Navoi” Free Economic Zone (FEZ).
The activities and opportunities of the FEZ, organized in 2009, were expanded in accordance with the presidential decree of June 5, 2018. In the current year, the number of residents of this zone increased by 27 and reached 66. The total cost of the projects exceeded $437 million.
“National plast” Limited Liability Company is among the subjects of the economic zone. The company, with a total value of almost $16 million, produces PVC profiles. This year, more than 10,000 tons of products have been produced here.
The head of state observed the process of production in the enterprise, asked about the quality of products. He gave instructions on expanding the production of import-substituting goods, providing the population with affordable and high-quality building materials.
The President was provided with information about the second phase of the enterprise, which they plan to put into operation in the third quarter of 2020. As a result, production capacity will increase by 40,000 tons, export volume – up to $10 million.
During his visit to the FEZ, Shavkat Mirziyoyev also visited the sites of the “Green Line Profil” LLC in the territory.
The company, with a total value of almost $40 million, began operations in 2018. 650 jobs were created. This year, 18,600 tons of products were produced and $10 million worth of them were exported. Next year it is planned to increase production to more than 22,000 tons and raise exports to $14 million.
The head of state got acquainted with the samples of products manufactured here, and export geography.
“Today, the most important task is to create value added products and new jobs,” Shavkat Mirziyoyev said. - Each industrial enterprise must form a value chain using modern technologies and a reasonable approach. It is necessary to study foreign markets and expand exports by reducing costs”.
