Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the session of the regional Kengash of people’s deputies of Navoi region. At the beginning of his speech, the head of state expressed deep respect for the people of the region and proposed to hold the meeting in the form of an open dialogue.

- Our biggest goal at today’s meeting is to openly exchange views. We need to find a solution to the issues that concern 330 mahallas, 1 million 50 thousand residents of Navoi region. Dear deputies, representatives of the older generation, young people, you will do me a favor if you tell me what worries you, what problems there are on the ground. If we, consulting with our people, find a solution to all issues, there will definitely be a result,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

During the conversation, the current state of development of Navoi region was analyzed. Over the past three years, large industrial projects worth US$2 billion have been launched in the region. As a result, more than 10,000 new jobs were created, an additional 1 trillion soums of tax revenues and US$100 million of exports per year were provided.

It was noted that the region has large reserves and opportunities for further economic development. For example, imported products can be produced by local entrepreneurs on the basis of cooperation. In agriculture, the livestock sector is not fully involved. Few containers for storing fruits and vegetables. There are problems that concern the population, and in the social sphere.

The meeting considered an organizational issue. The President recommended the candidacy of Normat Tursunov for the post of khokim of Navoi region.

Normat Tursunov was born in 1972 in the Tashkent region. For many years he worked in the state tax system. Since November 2021, he has been acting khokim of Navoi region.

Before starting the discussion on the candidate, the head of state suggested listening to the candidate’s program. Normat Tursunov held a presentation of his plans for the development of entrepreneurship, industry and agriculture in the region, as well as the creation of decent living conditions for the population.

The President approved these proposals and determined measures for their implementation.

In order to develop entrepreneurship, next year the task was to create 26 local industrial centers and small industrial zones, to allocate 600 billion soums for family business programs. It was emphasized that, in general, Navoi region has every opportunity to become a region without poverty and unemployment.

In the industrial sector next year, 186 projects will be implemented with the creation of 15,000 jobs. This will be an important factor in reducing imports and increasing exports to US$250 million.

In Khatyrcha, Karmana, Navbakhor, Kyzyltepa and Nurata districts, 72 mahallas specialize in growing potatoes, vegetables, grapes and pomegranates. The head of state stressed the need to improve water supply on 5,000 hectares around these mahallas.

Instructions were also given to create pasture seed farms, ferula plantations, and agrologistic centers.

Particular attention was paid to the development of the social sphere, the construction of schools and kindergartens, the provision of housing and drinking water to the population. In general, in 2023, an additional 655 billion soums will be allocated to solve the social problems of the region, and another 750 billion soums will be allocated to the development of family businesses.

After the presentation, the deputies of the regional council discussed the candidate’s plans and expressed their opinions. The issue of appointing the khokim of Navoi region was put to a vote. According to its results, Normat Tursunov was approved by the khokim of Navoi region.

The head of our state stressed that the plans announced at the meeting must be effectively implemented, all departments must unite around the khokim and serve the people.