TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 3. Uzbekistan plans to attract $2.2 billion of foreign investment in Surkhandarya province in 2025, which is almost three-fold higher than last year's figures, Trend reports.
The news followed a visit by Uzbekistan's Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov to Termez International Trade Center, where he reviewed the progress of Surkhandarya's investment programs for 2025.
The region has already demonstrated strong investment growth, attracting $106.9 million in January alone - 30 percent above target projections.
Meanwhile, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed plans for the economic development of the nation's Syrdarya region, with a focus on attracting $5 billion in investments and creating 20,000 new jobs in 2025.
The government plans to establish industrial zones of roughly 900 ha in several districts including Syrdarya, Shirin, Bayavut, Khavast, Mirzaabad, Gulistan, Akaltin, and Sardoba under the development strategy.