13.05.2022

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Ferghana Region.

The significant results are achieved thanks to the entrepreneurship and hard work of the people of Ferghana. More than 10 thousand small enterprises have been created over the past year. The exports increased by 44% and to $801 million.

The «Quartz» Enterprise in Kuvasai, owing to the investments of $70 million, organized the production of construction glass with an annual capacity of 22 million square meters. A 120-million-euro project for the production of finished textile products is being implemented at the Global Textile Infinity enterprise. The company will be launched in the fourth quarter and will create 3,000 new workplaces.

«We have chosen the right way», Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said. «Here it yields the results. The Ferghana Region exported goods for $801 million. We have set a goal of $50 million, when we started. Furthermore, now we are talking about exports of 1 billion. It means that the products of the regions enter the world market and withstand competition. All of this is possible thanks to a smart approach, knowledge and energy. By the end of this year, it is expected that 1 trillion Uzbek soums will remain in the local budget. Thanks to this, the conditions for people and infrastructure for business shall be created. It is necessary to continue to move in this direction».

The President has noted that the receptions were held in the region with the participation of the responsible officials, and most of the issues raised at them are solved at the local level.

«Before coming here, we have organized the receptions of citizens. 45% of the population’s appeals were resolved on the spot. It is good, we will continue this practice. However, the question arises: what are the khokims (governors, mayors), the heads of sectors doing? Such irresponsibility, «red tape» should be stopped», the President has said.

It was noted that this year more than 1 trillion Uzbek soums will be allocated to support the people’s initiatives, develop the specialization of each makhalla (local neighborhood community area), and provide jobs for 147 thousand people.

«We are increasing the role of the makhalla system in all the spheres. A makhalla is an expression of people’s opinions and will. We have created a legal framework for this. There are 1062 makhallas in the Ferghana Region. Everyone from a khokim to the chairman of a makhalla, relevant organizations should unite and improve people’s lives. Ferghana should be an example of this».

The President has noted that entrepreneurs are the mainstay in the development of makhallas, solving social issues.

«If we create conditions for entrepreneurs and take care of them, they will help people, lead the youth», Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said.

An additional $23 million from the Reconstruction and Development Fund will be allocated to finance 183 investment projects of entrepreneurs of the region.

The Deputy Prime Ministers and other responsible officials reported on the work of subordinate systems at the grassroots level at the meeting.

It was emphasized that in 2022-2023, 1,268 investment projects of industry, services and agriculture for 31 trillion Uzbek soums will be implemented in the region. Along with this, a driver’s role is assigned to the chemical, textile, leather, pharmaceutical industries and the building materials industry.

It is envisaged to implement 653 projects in agriculture and create 23 thousand permanent jobs. It is planned to create 1,2 thousand hectares of intensive orchards and vineyards in Oltiariq, Fergana and Baghdad districts, to provide them to those who wish with a ten-year installment plan.

 The plans for the construction of housing and roads, improvement of electricity and water supply, reconstruction of schools and kindergartens were presented.

«We expect the great results from Fergana. This region has long been famous for science, culture, and handicrafts. Fergana people are hardworking, businesslike. It is necessary to fully realize these potential, internal opportunities for the benefit of the people».