Plans for the development of the economy of Andijan region were presented

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation on the main goals planned to be achieved in the Andijan region in 2025, the press service of the head of our state reports.

According to the results of the first quarter, thanks to the implementation of investment projects and the support of commercial banks, 77 thousand people were employed.

In 2025, it is planned to launch 166 new investment projects in the region for a total of 5.7 billion dollars, which will create 31 thousand jobs. Enterprises will begin production of 31 types of new products, and the total export potential will increase by 1.5 billion dollars. To ensure the stable operation of production, 65 megawatts of additional energy capacity will be introduced.

The goal is to provide employment to 305 thousand residents of the region by the end of the year.

Particular attention during the presentation was paid to the issues of economic diversification, expansion of industrial potential, introduction of innovative technologies and creation of modern production. The region’s economic growth rate is expected to reach 5.5 percent in 2025.

The head of state gave instructions to responsible persons on the timely implementation of projects, the creation of sources of income for the population and the organization of vocational training for unemployed citizens.