BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb.16
By Natavan Rzayeva - Trend:
Uzbekistan intends to join the ranks of countries with middle-upper-income countries over the next five years, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan, Bahrom Ashrafkhanov told Trend.
He said the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026 provides for the implementation of many activities that are aimed at creating a solid foundation for joining such countries.
“The strategy consists of seven main areas to be achieved over the next five years,” Ashrafkhanov said.
According to the ambassador, this strategy will serve as a basis for Uzbekistan to carry out large-scale further reforms and transformations in all spheres of the economy.
He also noted that the strategy set such priorities as further liberalization of economy, privatization in most areas, price stabilization, attracting a large amount of foreign investment, liquidation of the monopoly, promotion and development.
“The main attention is paid to cooperation with foreign partners for development of the goals provided for this strategy,” the ambassador said.
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