Navoi regional governor B.Roziyev told meeting participants positive results had been achieved in most sectors of economy.

In particular, gross regional product increased by 5.3%, industrial production by 2.6%, consumer goods production by 8.5%, agricultural production by 7%, retail trade by 19.2%, services by 25.1%, construction materials by 15% and exports by 4.5%.

Capital investments at Navoi mining and smelting combine (NGMK) comprised UZS 22.5 billion, at Navoiazot UZS 857.3 million and at Kyzylkumcement USD 45,000.

11 investment projects are underway, and the region is expected to attract USD 2 million of investments in general.

Due to economic development, namely, in the small business and services sectors, more than 8,500 new workplaces were created. Over 1,200 workplaces were created on the out-work basis.

Funds worth UZS 2.3 billion were allocated for implementation of the tasks set in the Year of Youth state program.