Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- At a regular meeting of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, the deputies considered the issue of changing the borders of Tashkent region and the city of Tashkent.

From the territory of Zangiata, Yukorichirchik, Urtachirchik and Kibray districts of Tashkent region, 7 853.3 hectares of land plots are joined to the territory of Sergeli, Bektemir, Mirzo-Ulugbek and Yashnabad districts of Tashkent city. In turn, 171.3 hectares of land plots are transferred from the territory of Bektemir and Sergeli districts to the territory of Zangiata and Yukorichik districts.

According to the data, as of 1 July 2021, the population of the capital increased by 42.8 thousand people, or by 101.6 percent, compared to the beginning of this year, the population density per 1 square kilometer is 7,564.

As a result of the annual rapid growth in the population of the capital, it is necessary to take measures to address the construction of new social facilities in the city, the organization of new production and service enterprises, and an increase in cultural and leisure facilities. Such problems can be solved by gradually expanding the territory.

The deputies noted that the transfer of land plots from the territory of Tashkent region to Tashkent in the future will lead to a further improvement in the living conditions of the population, the expansion of the sphere of production and services, the attraction of foreign investment, an increase in the export potential of the city, and further improvement of engineering, communication and road infrastructure.

During the discussions, many serious questions arose. The MPs expressed disagreement that in regions where change is possible, problems may arise on a number of issues, such as infrastructure, provision of services and payment of taxes.

The deputies came to the conclusion that in the process of expanding the city of Tashkent, it is desirable to find acceptable ways that do not affect the well-being of our people.

During the event, many questions asked by the people’s deputies on the agenda remained open. In order to respond to them and eliminate the shortcomings, specialists and members of the responsible committee will once again gather at the table to finalize the draft resolution. After that, this issue will be included in the agenda of the next plenary session of the Legislative Chamber.