Major foreign-backed projects to create 18,000 jobs and boost exports by $1.4 billion
During a visit to Surkhandarya province, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a comprehensive presentation of major investment initiatives being implemented with foreign partners, according to the presidential press service.The large-scale development program spans key sectors including housing construction, mining and geology, light and food industries, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, services, and tourism. Projects valued at approximately $1.6 billion are currently being advanced in collaboration with companies from China, Russia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, India, and Mongolia.In a high-profile ceremony held in Surkhandarya, the President oversaw both the commissioning of completed facilities and the launch of new ventures.
In total, 44 projects worth $7.1 billion were formally inaugurated or initiated. With a symbolic press of a button, President Mirziyoyev marked the start of construction and operations for new enterprises in mining and geology, light industry, furniture production, food processing, services, and tourism.Of these, 13 projects valued at $741 million were launched with the participation of investors from China, Türkiye, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.Additionally, groundwork has begun on 31 more projects totaling $6.3 billion, being developed in partnership with Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and Afghanistan.Authorities say the full implementation of these initiatives will generate around 18,000 new jobs, produce industrial goods worth 82 trillion soums, and drive exports estimated at $1.4 billion—significantly strengthening the region’s economic potential and international trade footprint.
