Government ready to cover air transport costs amid global logistics gaps

The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility, and fractured supply chains. According to Norkulov, the president has issued clear instructions across all sectors, including economy, investment, export, construction, and agriculture, to operate in a coordinated manner. While the national GDP is expected to grow by 7.5% for the first quarter of 2026, the government views the second quarter as the "decisive" period for achieving annual economic targets.

To maintain the flow of necessary goods, the state is prepared to partially compensate for the costs of air transportation if traditional land routes become restricted. This shift toward aviation is part of a broader emergency response to ensure that the domestic market remains supplied regardless of external pressures on road or rail logistics.

In addition to transport subsidies, the government is focusing on targeted industrial support. Deputy Prosecutor General Dilmurod Kasimov stated that specific tasks have been set to assist enterprises facing production declines. Particular attention will be given to districts where industrial output has dropped by more than 10%, with the goal of restoring and increasing manufacturing volumes.

During the session, President Mirziyoyev also set a firm target to keep inflation within the 6%-6.5% range. To achieve this, officials have been directed to take rapid measures regarding food imports, resolve lingering logistical bottlenecks, and aggressively explore alternative transport corridors to bypass current global disruptions.