Uzbekistan has commissioned 69 projects and launched construction of another 92 facilities in Kashkadarya region as part of 161 projects with a combined value exceeding $6bn. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in a ceremony to launch the projects during his visit to the region.
During the ceremony, Mirziyoyev stated that UZS 20 trillion (over $1.6bn) had been allocated to Kashkadarya region over the past five years, while foreign investment had reached $7bn. Thousands of projects focused on the deep processing of raw materials have been launched in the region, and per capita income has tripled during this period.
"It is now essential to carry out deep processing of agricultural produce within the region itself and to create conditions for local residents to earn a decent income," the president stated.
Source: Presidential Press Service
A total of 161 projects worth more than $6bn have been prepared for implementation in the region. Of these, 69 projects were commissioned during the ceremony, while construction began on another 92 facilities. The 28 industrial enterprises being launched in Kashkadarya region are expected to create approximately 7,000 permanent jobs.
Italian brand Cotonella is establishing production facilities with an annual capacity of 8.5mn finished knitwear items. Additionally, 14 projects in the textile sector are being initiated in Kasan, Mirishkor and Kasbi districts. These projects are expected to create 18,000 jobs.
New agricultural processing capacities are also being developed in the region. Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi, an enterprise involving partners from the United States, will process 100,000 tons of fruits and vegetables cultivated across 3,500 hectares. Plans include exporting $40mn worth of these products to international brands, including Nestlé and Purina.
Source: Presidential Press Service
Meanwhile, investors from Egypt and Pakistan are beginning to develop 24,000 hectares of land in Nishan and Guzar districts for potato cultivation and livestock farming projects. Three hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of 24 megawatts have been commissioned on the Aksu River. In Karshi district, a waste-to-energy plant worth $150mn is being developed in cooperation with Chinese company Shanghai SUS.
The facility is scheduled to begin operations by the end of the year. Additionally, nine small-scale hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 58 megawatts are planned in Kitab, Yakkabag and Shahrisabz districts. During the ceremony, Mirziyoyev emphasized the role of the green economy in the region's development.
Source: Presidential Press Service
In Kitab district, a gold mining project is being launched in cooperation with Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, a $300mn complex is planned in Shahrisabz district in cooperation with Russian investors. The complex will include a cable car, a hotel and a ski resort.
During the ceremony, Mirziyoyev thanked foreign partners and investors for their participation in regional projects and the introduction of new technologies and innovations. Proposals from foreign partners and investors were also presented and reviewed.
"The year 2027 will mark a period of development for the Kashkadarya region, driven by modern industry and agricultural technologies," the president stated.
Following the presentation, Mirziyoyev pressed a symbolic button to launch the new projects and initiate construction of the planned facilities.