Shavkat Umurzakov, who has been serving as the acting hokim (mayor) of the capital city for more than a year, has been appointed as the hokim of Tashkent.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Erkin Tuniyaz, chairperson of the regional government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. They discussed increased cooperation between their regions, which account for 10% of bilateral trade.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed the U.S. delegations led by Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House of Armed Services Committee, on March 27. Congressman also had a meeting with the Minister of Defense Bakhodir Kurbanov.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended iftar in Namangan. In his address, the president wished for global peace and stability, and for Uzbekistan to steadfastly follow “the right path predetermined by our faith” and embracing modernity alongside. Photos and video attached.
During a visit to a jewelry factory in Namangan region, President Mirziyoyev stated that Uzbekistan mines 100 tons of gold annually, yet processes only 6%. He noted the creation of additional conditions for the industry and its further development.
President Mirziyoyev congratulated Russian President Putin on his “convincing victory” in the presidential election. The message notes the high turnout and voting results “once again clearly showed the unwavering trust and strong support of the population” for Putin’s political course and program.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Belarus have agreed to increase trade turnover beyond $1 billion, effectively use trade corridors to South Asia and boost cooperation in agro-agricultural, pharmaceutical, food and light industries. Documents worth over $1 billion were signed at the regional forum.
President of Uzbekistan has directed the prime minister to establish year-long contracts with ministers in the social spheres, as well as their deputies and deputy hokims and set KPIs for them. He criticized the state of affairs in healthcare, education and science.
The president of Uzbekistan has announced measures to make the construction industry “corruption-free.” From July 1, all construction contracts will be digitized, contractors will receive financing through e-invoices only. A project office is being established under the Ministry of Construction.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and China signed a joint statement as an outcome of a summit in Beijing that declared an “all-weather” comprehensive strategic partnership.
Uzbekistan embarks on a year of efficiency and cost reduction for managers of the economic complex and all state-owned enterprises in 2024, the president stated. The plan aims for a minimum economic growth of 6% and 20 trillion soums reduction in production costs across major industries.
President directed a 15% reduction in the number of deputies within the economic sector of Uzbekistan’s government, currently comprising 40 such members, citing a lack of “modern thinking and efficiency in decision-making.” KPIs will be introduced for managers, influencing their salaries.
If people’s demand in news and analysis is not satisfied by local sources, this will be done by foreign ones, president of Uzbekistan told the Security Council. “This is impermissible,” he stressed.
Friends Club has allocated 85 billion Uzbek soums to cultural institutions in Uzbekistan, the president stated. He emphasized the importance of transforming the patronage movement into a consistently functioning system.
President called for turning Uzbek bazaars into postcards of Uzbekistan. He ordered to develop a project of new modern market areas reflecting national culture. Jewelry complexes are planned to be created in each region and increase the number of hotels and guest houses.
In Uzbekistan, 2024 will be a period of transition to an emergency regime of water conservation. The process will be coordinated by Adiz Boboyev, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, the president noted. He declared a “peak year for canal lining” as the only solution to water loss.
In 2023, Uzbekistan intends to launch solar and wind power plants capable of generating 2 GW, and 4 GW in 2024. The president ordered to localize production of cables, generators, inverters, and transformers for the plants. He also announced the allocation of $100 million to electrical industry.
President Mirziyoyev visited the construction site of the Olympic city to host 4th Asian Youth Games-2025. It will accommodate the Ministry of Sports, sports federations and other agencies. “The complexes should not be empty after the Asian Games, but should serve our people,” said the president.
In Termez, President of Uzbekistan spoke about implementing major industrial projects in Surkhandarya. Uzbekistan’s oil independence is expected to be obtained in 2−3 years with the launch of the gas chemical complex in Baisun and the expansion of geological exploration.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke about the water issue in Uzbekistan during his visit to Surkhandarya. He urged the need to instill the idea that water is not free and then turn this idea into a rule of daily life.
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