Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- During a trip to Khorezm region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activities of the textile enterprise of the Khiva Cluster Limited Liability Company.

Uzbekistan pays special attention to the production of value-added products based on deep processing of raw materials. In particular, in the agro-industrial sector, modern enterprises are being created in clusters and the production of finished products is expanding.

One of these factories was organized in Khiva district. The company has installed advanced equipment from Turkey, Germany and China. Having launched production in November last year, the company provided employment to 500 people.

The factory is capable of producing 7 thousand tons of yarn, 4 thousand tons of knitted fabric, 10 million units of sewing and knitwear products per year. Most importantly, their quality meets international standards. Therefore, all manufactured products are exported. The annual export potential of the enterprise is about 15 million dollars.

Here the head of state inspected the production process and talked with the workers.

In accordance with the trend of transition to “green” technologies in the economy, the company pays special attention to energy efficiency. For example, in the autumn-winter period, the premises are heated with hot water obtained during the production process, which saves a large amount of natural gas. In addition, solar panels with a total capacity of 60 kW are installed on the roofs of the buildings. All this helps reduce production costs.

The company has a quality control and vocational training center. Waste recycling and recycling has been established.

Last year, the textile cluster grew almost 20 thousand tons of cotton. 1,545 hectares were irrigated using the drip method.

Overall, from 2018 to 2023, the cluster implemented projects worth US$105 million, creating an export potential of US$50 million per year. More than 800 young people work in the cluster system. Currently, together with other enterprises, about 20 products such as oil, soap, eggs, dairy products, and shoes are produced.

The President got acquainted with the cluster’s plans for the future. In particular, new projects stipulates an increase in the production of raw cotton and the production of value-added products from it, and the localization of light-duty trucks. In the coming years, the cluster intends to switch to waste-free production.

Through the implementation of the following projects, it is planned to increase the total number of cluster employees from the current 10 thousand to 30 thousand.