BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15
Trend:
Uzbekistan plans to transform state-owned enterprises,Trend reports via the press service of the president of Uzbekistan.
In this regard, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a videoconference on 14 March on sustainable economic development and transformation of state-owned enterprises.
In order to develop a market economy and improve the competitive environment in the country, state-owned enterprises are being transformed. Issues of accelerating transformational processes and privatization of state assets were discussed at the meeting.
In particular, president pointed to the slow pace of improving operational efficiency at 25 state-owned enterprises. The necessity of a complete rejection of the practice of state support for enterprises that do not meet modern requirements and operate at a loss is emphasized.
The state of affairs in the field of transport was also considered. Measures have been identified to increase the flow of transit passengers, simplify the system for issuing permits for charter flights, and turn local airports into regional transit hubs.
The goal for national Uzbekistan Airways airline to introduce modern approaches to work in conditions of free competition and prevent an increase in air ticket prices was set.
During the meeting the expected results in the economy in the first quarter of this year were analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the commissioning of new enterprises and the creation of jobs, increasing incomes and social support for the population.
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