Mirziyoyev said that mining of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas decreased despite huge capital investments in 2010-2026 to the system of Uzbekneftegaz, which made up almost US$20 billion.
At the same time, import of the raw hydrocarbons rose by 1.3 times, he said. President noted that large and important projects are not implemented on time. He added that receivable debts of Uztransgaz, which employs some 40,000 people, rose by 14%.
Uzbek President said that problems also exist in activities of Uzkimyosanoat. He pointed to shortage of phosphate fertilizers supply to agriculture sector and growth of prices to mineral fertilizers for last ten years.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev also question efforts directed at decreasing prime cost of mineral fertilizers. He said that farmers and dehkans are suffering from high cost to fertilizers.
