President Mirziyoyev launches 44 major projects worth $7.1bn in Surkhandarya region

As part of the visit, the president reviewed an exhibition of products manufactured in Surkhandarya region and presentations of major projects being implemented in cooperation with foreign investors.

In recent years, entrepreneurial activity in the region has accelerated, while investor interest has continued to grow.

Last year, Surkhandarya’s gross regional product reached UZS 63.7 trillion. The number of large industrial enterprises increased to nearly 30, while small businesses rose to 4,820, producing goods worth UZS 18.8 trillion. The region attracted $2.1 billion in foreign investment and exported $483 million worth of goods and services to 37 countries.

The projects presented to the president cover a wide range of sectors, including housing construction, mining and geology, light industry, food production, energy, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, education, services and tourism.

Projects worth nearly $1.6 billion are being implemented in cooperation with partners from Russia, China, Turkey, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, India and Mongolia, the presidential press service said.

The president also held talks with investors during the visit.

Later, a ceremony was held with the participation of members of the public to mark the launch and groundbreaking of 44 projects with a combined value of $7.1 billion.

Of these, 13 projects worth $741 million were launched with the participation of investors from China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and local partners.

In addition, construction began on 31 projects valued at $6.3 billion in cooperation with Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Afghanistan.

According to official estimates, the implementation of these initiatives will create 18,000 new jobs, enable the production of industrial goods worth UZS 82 trillion and generate export potential of $1.4 billion.