TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 24. Uzbekistan has kicked off the construction of 114 projects set to roll out in 2025, fueled by foreign investments in the nation's Surkhandarya region, Trend reports.
This was cited at the event, held in an online format, which was attended by mayors of cities and districts, entrepreneurs, and officials who joined from the project implementation sites. The total value of these projects amounts to $3 billion, including 88 investments, 11 tourism initiatives, and 15 economic initiatives.
In line with the Uzbek president's directives, this year, the region has its sights set on rolling out 165 investment projects. These endeavors seek to reel in substantial foreign investment, ramp up production levels, and open the door to new job opportunities.
In the meantime, Uzbekistan is aiming to boost its exports to an impressive $30 billion and increase investments to over $42 billion. Moreover, the goal is to create 5 million new jobs and lift 1.5 million people out of the depths of poverty.