Shavkat Mirziyoyev Launches 44 Major Investment Projects in Surkhandarya Region Worth US$7.1 Billion

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During his visit to Surkhandarya region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of large-scale projects being implemented jointly with foreign investors.

In recent years, entrepreneurship in the region has been rapidly developing, with growing interest from investors. In 2025, Surkhandarya’s gross regional product reached 63.7 trillion soums.

The number of large industrial enterprises increased to 30, while small enterprises rose to 4,820, with total production output reaching 18.8 trillion soums. Foreign investment inflows totaled US$2.1 billion, and exports of goods and services to 37 countries amounted to US$483 million.

The presented projects cover a wide range of sectors, including housing construction, mining and geology, light and food industries, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, services, and tourism.

The total value of projects currently being implemented is approximately US$1.6 billion, with investors from Russia, China, Türkiye, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, India, and Mongolia participating.

The President met with investors, after which a ceremony was held with public representatives to launch completed projects and begin construction of new ones. In total, 44 projects with a combined value of US$7.1 billion were announced.

By a symbolic push of a button, the Head of State officially launched and commissioned new facilities in mining and geology, light, furniture, and food industries, as well as in the service and tourism sectors.

Specifically, with the participation of local and foreign investors from China, Türkiye, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan, 13 projects worth US$741 million were launched.

Additionally, construction began on 31 projects valued at US$6.3 billion in cooperation with Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the UAE, Russia, and Afghanistan.

The implementation of all projects is expected to create 18,000 new jobs, produce industrial output worth 82 trillion soums, and generate US$1.4 billion in exports.