WNAM Monitoring: Issues of implementing investment projects planned for 2024 were discussed at the Hokimiyat of Samarkand region with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.
At the event, with the participation of senior officials of the regional hokimiyat and hokims of districts and cities, projects were reviewed based on agreements reached during foreign trips of leaders and visits of business delegations from foreign countries.
During the recent working visit of the regional delegation to China, an agreement was reached on implementing over 260 joint projects. The need for timely implementation of each project and creating the necessary conditions was emphasized.
Mr. Saidov noted that the region has the opportunity to turn Samarkand into a major business center, attract investment, and create modern enterprises, emphasizing the importance of effectively using the infrastructure of small industrial and free economic zones. Support was expressed for local governing bodies and entrepreneurs in establishing a dialogue with foreign companies and businesspeople and organizing joint business forums.
In turn, the Regional Hokim Erkinjon Turdimov emphasized the need to launch these projects in a short time, effectively use the region’s existing infrastructure, produce import-substituting and export products, employ the population, and increase the region’s economic potential. In this regard, the head of the region drew attention to the tasks facing those in charge.