President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Reviews Reforms in Tashkent Region
Tashkent, The Gulf Observer: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 8 chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress of ongoing reforms in the Tashkent region and outline priority tasks aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving living standards.
During the meeting, the president emphasized that the region’s proximity to the capital places higher expectations on employment, income levels, and quality of life, stressing that Tashkent region should serve as a model for the country by fostering a dynamic business environment and advancing industry, services, and agriculture.
Officials highlighted significant progress achieved in recent years. Between 2024 and 2025, 23 development resolutions were adopted, leading to the creation of 14 industrial zones, implementation of 115 investment projects, emergence of 237 new exporters, and the generation of over 300,000 jobs. Key industrial initiatives were launched across sectors including electrical engineering, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and mining, particularly in Parkent, Akhangaran, and Almalyk.
The relocation of environmentally harmful enterprises from the capital to the region is also underway, with more than 15 textile companies already moved, providing employment to approximately 4,700 people.
Economic indicators reflected steady growth in 2025, with gross regional product rising by 7.1 percent, industrial output by 6.6 percent, agriculture by 4.2 percent, services by 15.2 percent, and construction by 9.8 percent. For 2026, authorities have set ambitious targets, including 9.1 percent economic growth, $6.2 billion in investments, and $2.8 billion in exports.
The meeting also endorsed the use of artificial intelligence to assess district-level potential and supported the establishment of a Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development to enhance investment and export planning.
In the social sector, the government aims to transform 883 mahallas into poverty- and unemployment-free areas, create permanent jobs for 84,700 citizens, formalize 37,000 informal jobs, and provide vocational training to 13,300 unemployed individuals.
New industrial and agricultural projects were unveiled, including ceramic and porcelain tile production in Angren, textile manufacturing in Nurafshan, and the development of industrial zones and clusters across multiple districts. Efforts to boost livestock production and food security were also prioritized, with plans to establish breeding centers, expand pastureland, and implement 78 livestock projects worth 2.1 trillion UZS.
Tourism development featured prominently in the agenda, with expansion plans for destinations such as Amirsoy and Beldersay, alongside new ski resorts, eco-tourism sites, and hospitality infrastructure aimed at increasing accommodation capacity to 35,500 beds and attracting 16.5 million tourists. Tourism service exports are projected to reach $600 million.
Infrastructure upgrades were also prioritized, including improved water supply, electricity networks, and road systems across numerous mahallas. Additionally, major innovation and social projects were reviewed, including the proposed $5 billion Tashkent Medical Smart City and a Future Technologies Center in Nurafshan.
Concluding the meeting, President Mirziyoyev instructed officials to fully leverage regional potential and deliver tangible outcomes in job creation, income growth, and improved living conditions, reiterating the goal of transforming Tashkent region into a model area free from poverty and unemployment.
