President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on a system of guaranteeing people’s funds in housing construction.
Today, the population of our country has exceeded 37 million people. This year alone, 215 thousand new families have been created, which significantly increases the demand for housing.
This year, high-rise buildings for 100 thousand apartments will be commissioned. Next year it is planned to build houses for 120 thousand apartments.
Nevertheless, amid the increased demand, unfair business activities have appeared in this sphere. The lack of an orderly payment system, digitalization and transparency creates favorable conditions for malpractice. Many citizens transfer funds for new housing directly to developers, bypassing banks, which contributes to the growth of the shadow sector. Housing delivery dates are often delayed and the funds deposited are frozen. Share participation agreements are often not officially registered and drafted in a manner that serves the interests of unscrupulous developers.
In this regard, at a meeting on September 23, the President instructed to develop a system to guarantee the funds of the population when buying housing. The presentation considered the relevant proposals.
As noted, the escrow system has proven itself in foreign experience. Under this model, for each construction project an escrow account will be opened in a commercial bank based on an agreement between the customer and the bank. Settlements for real estate will be made through this account. From the funds accumulated in the account, commercial banks will be able to provide loans to the customer at a reduced rate. Upon completion of construction, funds from the buyer’s escrow account will be transferred to the developer’s account. If the developer fails to fulfill its obligations, the funds are returned to the owner. The funds in the escrow account cannot be foreclosed.
The President approved the proposals and gave instructions to develop a legal basis for the system and integrate it into construction-related ministries and agencies.
The Head of State was presented with information on the current work in the food industry and plans for 2025.
In the context of a growing population, ensuring food security is becoming an increasingly urgent task. Global climate change, shortage of land and water resources create additional difficulties in agriculture. Despite this, this year Uzbekistan harvested 9 million tons of grain, over 3 million tons of cotton, over 16 million tons of vegetables and melons, 5 million tons of fruits and grapes, 4 million tons of potatoes, as well as over 15 million tons of meat and milk. In the food industry, 343 projects were realized.
At the same time, there are significant opportunities for localizing production. The production of bread, meat and dairy products, vegetable oil, confectionery and soft drinks is set to increase.
Specific measures in these areas were discussed at the meeting.
In recent years, the export of confectionery products has increased four times and reached $13 million. Due to the possibility of direct import of raw materials, packaging products and labels, the cost of production has decreased by 20 percent, which has significantly increased competitiveness.
These benefits expire on January 1, 2025. In order to support producers, a proposal to extend the benefits for another 2 years is under consideration.
There are 408 enterprises in the oil and fat industry, but the shortage of raw materials in the country does not allow them to work at full capacity. If the export of oil and fat products is allowed, the volume of production may increase by 120 thousand tons, 240 thousand tons of feed meal will be produced additionally.
Deputy Prime Minister has been instructed to submit proposals on this issue, considering the requirements of the market.
The number of national brands with “halal” certification is increasing, they are actively exporting meat products to the countries of the region and Arab states. However, the standard shelf life of sausage products is set as 3 months, of which 2 months are spent on delivery to foreign consumers. If the storage period is brought in line with European standards and increased to 4-12 months, production and exports could be doubled. In this regard, it has been instructed to adapt the relevant standards to international standards.
To expand the production of dairy products, it was pointed to the need to organize testing laboratories in Namangan, Samarkand and Tashkent regions. The practice of labeling such products on the use of natural or dried milk in production will be introduced.
The production of soft drinks and beverages, natural juices from fruits and vegetables is actively developing. Over the last five years, their exports have increased nine times and reached $35 million. However, due to existing duties on imports of tropical fruits and orange juice concentrate, the products are inferior in competitiveness to the goods of other countries. In this regard, it was proposed to exempt imports of tropical fruit concentrate from customs duties.
At the meeting, the officials reported on the mutually beneficial partnership with sectoral enterprises within the framework of the “From Poverty to Prosperity” program. The President instructed to further improve the quality and scale of the work carried out next year.
On December 10 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting dedicated to the matters of effective use of underutilized opportunities, increasing the number of jobs and investments inflow to Tashkent region.
Tashkent region possesses a large potential in all spheres – industry, agriculture, services and tourism. In the past 7 years the region’s economy grew by 1,5 times, the number of industrial enterprises doubled and reached 12 thousand.
However the existing opportunities aren’t utilized in full. For instance, only 25 percent of all region’s land is used in agriculture. The income level from one hectare remains lower than in other regions.
Processing of agricultural products is at an extremely low level in such cities as Bekabad and Akhangaran, as well as Akkurgan, Chinaz and Piskent districts. Ensuring food security and exports of agricultural products also do not correspond to the potential.
At the meeting, held in a critical spirit, measures were outlined to improve the efficiency of land utilization. In particular, each cluster, farm and dekhkan farm will be entered into the information system “Agroplatform”. The system will include data on sown areas, production volumes, number of employees and tax revenues. It is planned to organize three-time harvesting next year in seven districts specializing in horticultural products on the area of 52 thousand hectares. Industrial orchards and vineyards will also be established on 5 thousand hectares.
In general, lands in 22 districts and cities of the region will be connected with processing and export enterprises. It is noted that this will make it possible to harvest 3.5 million tons of horticultural products next year and export them worth $500 million.
The infrastructure and logistics of Tashkent region are favorable for entrepreneurship. However, over the past three years, the area of production, trade and service facilities has increased by only 1.6 million square meters, which is 3.5 times less than in the capital. Of the 9 thousand hectares of land allocated for investment projects, 2 thousand hectares remain unused. A number of state-owned facilities are idle.
Meanwhile, investors are expressing interest in building a “smart city”, a medical cluster and “green” power plants in the region. Thousands of entrepreneurs from the capital and other regions are looking for sites for business expansion, construction of new enterprises, hotels, shopping and tourist complexes.
It was noted that there are shortcomings in the respective work of the State Assets Management Agency and responsible persons in the region. Instructions were given to auction buildings and land on favorable terms for entrepreneurs, as well as to increase investment, create new jobs and increase exports at the expense of these objects.
Hokim of Tashkent region presented plans for the next year to attract $5 billion in investments and increase exports to $2 billion.
The Head of State drew attention to the fact that half of the expected investments are planned to be directed to already developed cities – Almalyk, Angren, Chirchik, as well as Akhangaran, Zangiata and Kibray districts. In this regard, it was noted that it is necessary to develop additional projects in relatively lagging districts such as Akkurgan, Bekabad, Buka, Parkent, Piskent, Kuyichirchik and Chinaz to create new jobs.
It was emphasized that it is possible to increase the income of the entire population through the opportunities of Tashkent region. The task has been set to employ 700 thousand people next year, reduce unemployment to its natural level, lift 22 thousand families out of poverty, reducing the poverty rate from the current 7.2 percent to 4 percent, and provide jobs for migrant workers returning from abroad.
At the meeting, the President also talked to the region’s entrepreneurs participating in the meeting. Paying special attention to their proposals and initiatives, he gave appropriate instructions to the responsible persons.
I cordially congratulate you, all our multinational people with the Constitution Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan celebrated on December 8.
Undoubtedly, this year we all feel the significance of this holiday especially deeply. After all, above all, it takes place in the context of historic transformations in the political-legal, socio-economic and spiritual spheres of our life.
It should be emphasized once again that the elections to the Oliy Majlis and local Kengashes, held in the spirit of open and competitive contest on October 27 this year, became an important step towards the implementation of our updated Fundamental Law. As a result of the elections, which vividly demonstrated the high political culture, unity and cohesion of our hardworking and tolerant people on the path of building the New Uzbekistan, a new system of representative power has been formed in the country. Its constitutional rights and powers have been strengthened and its responsibility has increased manifold.
One more important aspect: we have moved from the practice of the recent past, when khokims were simultaneously in charge of local councils, to a new system in which, for the first time, councils are headed by chairmen elected among deputies.
The transfer of more than 30 powers of khokims to local councils testifies to an even broader establishment of the principles of democracy in our society.
In accordance with the constitutional provision that the people are the only source of state power, we will resolutely continue our reforms aimed at expanding the powers of the Parliament and local Kengashes, further increasing their activity, creating the necessary conditions for effective activity, in short, turning them into the true voice of the people.
Dear friends!
Large-scale measures are taken in the country for consistent implementation of the priority principles of ensuring human rights, interests and dignity enshrined in the Fundamental Law.
Thanks to the selfless labor of our people, in recent years the national economy has doubled, the per capita income has reached 3 thousand dollars, the poverty rate has decreased from 23 to 11 percent, the coverage of preschool education has exceeded 74 percent, higher education – 39 percent, and this is undoubtedly a historic result.
In order to dynamically continue the reforms, to apply in practice the norms of the Constitution in the new edition, the issues of entrepreneurship development and, on this basis, increasing the population’s income, strengthening the atmosphere of mutual respect and harmony in families and mahallas, and comprehensive support for representatives of the older generation, women and youth will continue to be at the center of our attention.
The Fundamental Law stipulates that Uzbekistan is a social state, therefore, further improvement of cities and villages, construction of new residential buildings, health care, education, culture, art and sports institutions, modernization of road and communication networks, strengthening of targeted social protection will be of paramount importance for us. In particular, the priority task is to increase twofold the amount of funds allocated to the health sector, transition to a health insurance system and provide the population with fully guaranteed medical services.
Within the framework of programs in the field of education, we will bring the coverage of higher education to 50 percent in the coming years. In 2025 alone, 4 trillion soums will be allocated from the state budget for the repair of existing kindergartens and construction of new kindergartens and schools.
Another important area is support for those in need of social protection, for which it is planned to allocate a total of 46.5 trillion soums and lift 1 million citizens out of poverty.
We will also raise to a new level the work on creating even more favorable conditions for persons with disabilities, their socialization, and in general on ensuring inclusiveness in society. Necessary measures will also be taken to reform the pension system.
As you know, the new version of the Fundamental Law for the first time enshrines the rights of citizens in the sphere of ecology, emphasizing the state’s obligations to protect the environment and maintain the ecological balance.
We have declared 2025 the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy in the country and have set clear objectives in this field. I am confident that this will serve as an important basis for implementing the relevant constitutional norms and principles.
I take this opportunity to urge you, dear compatriots, all our people to take an active part in the development and implementation of the State Program of the coming year.
We have no right to forget that the protection of nature is the protection of the humans, our future. We must protect our priceless wealth – fertile fields, clean springs, rivers and lakes, mountains and plains, create new gardens and parks, green territories, so that our motherland Uzbekistan becomes even more beautiful, and future generations live in a free and prosperous country.
Dear compatriots!
Our Constitution has always been and remains a reliable guarantor of strengthening national independence, preserving peace and stability in the country, interethnic friendship and harmony, ensuring the irreversibility of the ongoing reforms.
We are proud of our Fundamental Law – a vivid symbol and practical embodiment of the legal consciousness and will of the people. I believe that studying every article, every norm of this unique legal document, showing respect for them should become a sacred duty and a life principle for all of us.
I am convinced that by working in good faith, recognizing our responsibility, we will be able to further increase the effectiveness of the reforms carried out and will definitely achieve the great goals before us.
Once again I sincerely congratulate you, dear compatriots, with Constitution Day, wish you all health, peace and prosperity to your families.
May the authority and glory of our Motherland grow!
May the people of Uzbekistan – the creator of all our achievements – be happy!
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the “Ugam River” tourist complex currently under construction in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region.
Previously, the area along the Ugam river was rocky terrain and not fully utilized. Within the framework of the project worth more than 1 trillion soums, construction work has begun on an area of about 14 hectares. Currently, 17 apartment buildings of 5, 6 and 7 stories high are being built, which will accommodate 870 apartments.
It is also planned to build 16 cottages, 3 restaurants, more than 20 points of trade and service on the territory of the complex. Children’s playgrounds, indoor swimming pool, fitness and sports grounds, amphitheater, parking lot, walking paths in the mountains and along the coast will be arranged.
As a result, the new complex will be able to receive up to 200 thousand visitors annually, which will considerably increase the tourist potential of the region.
At the first stage, all the apartment buildings envisaged by the project are scheduled for commissioning early next year.
The Head of State viewed one of the apartments.
Tourists are attracted by the beautiful nature and clean air. In view of this, an additional 20 thousand trees will be planted on the territory of the existing forest area. Using modern technologies, 1 thousand cubic meters of river water will be processed daily. A heating and cooling system with a capacity of 2 megawatts will also be put into operation.
The President has instructed the responsible persons in the industry to promote this resort and further involve tourists.
Through tourism projects, more jobs will be created. It was noted that along with the development of this area, it is necessary to protect the traditional crafts of the population. Thus, beekeeping and lemon farming are well developed in the district. Their development is important for the local ecosystem.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region and reviewed the progress of construction works.
Tourism is undoubtedly the main driver of development of this picturesque mountainous region. In recent years, the infrastructure has been improved, which allowed creating conditions for recreation at any time of year. Recreational, health-improving, skiing and other types of complexes, as well as catering enterprises have been established. Sanatoriums and children’s campgrounds have been reconstructed.
In particular, five years ago there were 26 facilities in the district with a total of 2,240 accommodations. During this period, more than 2 trillion soums were invested in tourism development, enabling the opening of 59 large tourist facilities with more than 13 thousand accommodations. The main highway was repaired and additional highways were built.
As a result, tourism in the region is developing rapidly: the number of tourists has increased 12 times. If five years ago Bostanlyk was visited by 850 thousand people a year, then in 11 months this year alone 12 million visitors came here.
The Head of State got acquainted with the new projects.
The “Charvak Gate” tourist complex is under construction on the bank of the Chirchik River. On an area of about 25 hectares 16 multi-storey houses, 3 hotels, 2 supermarkets, as well as more than 60 consumer service facilities, cafes and restaurants, a bank office, a water park, a musical fountain and a parking lot will be established. Solar panels will be installed on the roofs of the buildings, and a glass bridge will be built over the river.
The complex will be able to receive more than 5 thousand visitors a day. With seasonal needs taken into account, 2.5 thousand jobs will be created here.
The President instructed to expand the range of services, develop active tourism and design similar complexes in other districts. Special attention was paid to environmental issues and development of green areas in the complex.
On December 6, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev viewed a new electric train for the Tashkent – Khojikent route.
In accordance with the President’s decree dated October 10 last year, the joint-stock company “Uzbekistan Temir Yollari” is undergoing transformation. Six independent enterprises engaged in infrastructure, car maintenance and passenger transportation have started operating within its structure.
The train fleet is also being expanded. Particular attention is devoted to improving convenience for passengers and tourists. New trains have been purchased, and “Afrosiab” electric train services between Tashkent and historical cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Karshi have become more frequent.
Over the past time more than 3 thousand kilometers of railroads have been electrified in the country. Electrification of the Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva railroad lines is at the final stage, and work on the Miskin-Nukus route continues at an accelerated pace.
An electrified road has also been built in the vicinity of Tashkent, increasing train capacity by 30 percent.
Now a new electric train has been put into operation on the Tashkent – Khojikent route. The President took the train to Khojikent and got acquainted with its capabilities.
The train cars are spacious and comfortable. It has 586 passenger seats. Information boards and a fire safety system have been installed. The train is capable of speeding up to 120 kilometers per hour.
There will be three trips per day in each direction.
During the trip, the Head of State received reports on developing railroad infrastructure, improving conditions for passengers, electrifying the railroads and improving the territory along the tracks.
The President instructed to include the areas adjacent to the railroad between Tashkent and Khojikent in the renovation program for 2025 and bring them in order. The need to straighten the winding sections of the route was also pointed out in order to increase the number of daily trips of express trains and serve even more passengers.
Works under the “Yashil Makon” project were also discussed. The need for landscaping of railway sidings, planting of drought-resistant plants using international experience in regions with limited water resources, as well as importation of seedlings adapted to the local climate was highlighted.
In a telephone conversation on December 5, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed in detail the pressing issues of further strengthening Uzbek-Turkmen relations of strategic partnership and expanding multifaceted cooperation.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people conveyed greetings and best wishes of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Head of our state.
The parties focused their attention on the course of implementation of the previously reached agreements and preparations for the upcoming high-level meetings.
Notable intensification of mutual contacts and exchanges was particularly welcomed. Last month, the Forum of Regions, industrial exhibition and Days of Uzbek Culture in Turkmenistan were successfully held. In addition, Ashgabat hosted the presentation of a collection of works in Uzbek language and the screening of a joint feature film about the outstanding philosopher and poet Magtymguly Fragi.
Since the beginning of the year, trade turnover has exceeded $1 billion. Cargo transportation is growing, including through Turkmenbashi port. The “Shavat-Dashoguz” cross-border zone is under construction. Cooperation in industry, agriculture, transport and other areas is deepening.
Prospects for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the sphere of energy and water use were discussed.
An exchange of views on the current international situation and regional agenda was also held.
During the conversation, the Head of our state warmly congratulated the Leader of Turkmenistan on the upcoming holiday – the Day of Neutrality of the country, sincerely wishing welfare and prosperity to the brotherly Turkmen people.
I extend my heartfelt greetings to all participants of the international conference dedicated to the relevant issues of peaceful use of atomic energy and its development.
I would like to express special gratitude to Mr. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, for the strong support of the initiative to host such an important and prestigious forum in our country and for his personal participation.
We are particularly delighted that this event is taking place in the ancient city of Samarkand, which has historically bridged East and West, and today is emerging as an effective center of global dialogue on the most urgent issues of international cooperation.
Dear participants of the conference!
Under current conditions, when the negative impacts of climate change and the scarcity of traditional energy sources are becoming ever more evident, peaceful nuclear energy becomes an essential alternative solution for improving the quality of life and achieving national development strategies.
In this regard, it is not by chance that at the COP28 Climate Summit held last year in Dubai many national leaders reached significant agreements to triple nuclear power generation by 2050 in order to drastically reduce the negative environmental impact of hydrocarbon energy sources.
Ensuring reliable, safe, cost-effective and ecologically friendly energy sources for our country is one of the top priorities in the large-scale reforms carried out in New Uzbekistan.
We have established a National Agency to strengthen the regulatory and legal framework in this sector, adopted a Law on the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy, a long-term Concept of Nuclear Power Development, and a strategy aimed at strengthening human resources in the field. We have introduced a system of training highly skilled specialists for the industry.
Our country was one of the first in the world to begin the construction of small nuclear power plants in accordance with international requirements and standards. We consider the IAEA as our major partner in the successful implementation of these projects, as well as a number of healthcare and scientific programs.
There is no doubt that the introduction of advanced nuclear power technologies will give a powerful impetus to the development of our country, create opportunities for new scientific and technical developments, and transitioning to an innovative economy.
Ladies and gentlemen!
I would like to underscore that this conference will serve as an important platform for the exchange of vast knowledge and experience accumulated in this field, establishment of comprehensive cooperation and development of specific recommendations and practical proposals for the effective use of peaceful nuclear energy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The agenda of the Conference includes highly pressing issues as the construction of nuclear power plants, ensuring their safety, and environmental aspects of nuclear technology development in coordination with the IAEA. I believe that the event will also focus on innovations, nuclear medicine, promotion of education in this area and training of skilled personnel.
I am confident that all the insights and initiatives discussed during the conference will promote dialogue and international cooperation in this vital field, strengthen energy security and ensure the sustainable development of countries.
Uzbekistan is always ready to cooperate closely with all foreign partners in this priority area.
I wish you all sound health, great achievements in your noble endeavors and success in the conference.
On December 5 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on priority tasks in automotive industry for 2025.
This topic was discussed last month and the responsible officials were instructed to critically review the plans. During the current presentation, improved measures developed pursuant to the President’s instructions were presented.
The primary focus is on increasing production and improving quality. Currently, more than 400,000 vehicles are sold annually. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years due to rising incomes of the population. This creates opportunities for manufacturing products that meet the demand.
In particular, due to localization of 60 parts for “BYD” cars in 2025 it is possible to reduce the production cost of electric cars. The management of this company highly appreciated the potential of domestic enterprises. In this regard, the task was set to use the capabilities of the Localization Promotion Center and double the production volume in cooperation with regional enterprises.
Another important issue was export. In recent years, more than 40 thousand auto kits have been exported to neighboring countries. Next year it is planned to increase exports to more than $700 million. At the same time, the necessity of bringing to foreign markets the enterprises producing buses and trucks in Samarkand was noted.
The Head of State specifically emphasized the economic and social importance of the industry. In this regard, he stressed the importance of adapting to modern requirements, ensuring stable production, as well as constant work on marketing and product quality.
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