Shavkat Mirziyoyev gets acquainted with economic projects
02/03/2018 17:57
Shavkat Mirziyoyev gets acquainted with economic projects
02/03/2018 17:57
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with economic projects during his visit to Karmana district of Navoi region.
In next two years, it is planned to implement 32 new projects in the free economic zone "Navoi". As a result, about 1.6 thousand jobs will be created and products worth US$138 million will be exported. For comparison: in the period of 2010-2016, 22 projects were implemented here, 904 workplaces were created and products worth US$20 million were exported.
The President approved the proposal of allocation of additional premises and land to FEZ “Navoi”.
One of the presented projects envisages production of composite stones, made of granite and marble extracted from the field near the village of Gazgon. Such material is in high demand abroad, and the enterprise for its production will become the fifth such plant in the world. The project will help to export materials for US$12 million a year.
The President underlined that the project for production of glass products. The enterprise with a total cost of more than 97 million euros will be equipped with technologies from Germany, France and China, to produce construction and industrial glass, glass containers.
It was noted that this production will play an important role in ensuring the need for building objects in the glass and replacing its imports.
It is planned to use hydrogels in irrigation in Navoi region, consisting mainly of steppe and mountainous areas, which is characterized by difficult access to water resources. 10 grams of this product can absorb and contain up to 3-4 liters of rainwater. Hydrogel can be effectively used in forestry, landscaping along the roads and railways.
The President Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed to increase the financing of this project and expand the application of the product.
Getting acquainted with agricultural projects, the Mirziyoyev noted the need for development of poultry and fish farming, which play an important role in improving the well-being of the population, ensuring accessibility of meat, fish, chicken and eggs.
So, it is planned to organize small water reservoirs on home plots for fish growing on Chinese technology. In swimming pools with an area of 2 hundred, up to 12 tons of fish a year can be grown.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev underlined the need to implement this project in Navoi region as an experiment, the organization of such reservoirs, providing them with young fish and feed by the forces of the region itself.
Projects on export of fruit and vegetable products were also demonstrated through establishment of gardens and the organization of modern greenhouses, the effective use of pastures, the organization of a karakul breeding center, the expansion of goat breeding, the processing of wool, the development of a cotton-textile cluster, and others.
The President gave instructions to accelerate implementation and increase the capacity of these projects, expand the production of import-substituting and export-oriented products using local raw materials. He pointed out the need to promote the broad potential of Navoi region on central TV channels, conduct a business forum with the participation of domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors.
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