Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Socio-economic issues were discussed at a meeting with the active members of Khorezm region with the participation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Based on the available opportunities in each city, district and makhalla, “growth points” of the region have been identified.

In particular, it is indicated that there are prospects for the development of textile production and tourism in the city of Urgench, tourism and the construction materials industry in the city of Khiva, textile production and greenhouse facilities in Gurlen, greenhouses and processing of fruits and vegetables in Yangibazar, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering in Tuprakkala districts. For the implementation of projects in these areas, heads of ministries and banks are assigned to each district. The implementation of all projects will create more than 16 thousand jobs.

In 2021, credit resources for 500 billion soums will be directed to the development of family entrepreneurship, increase the employment of youth and women in the region.

One of the "drivers" of the economy of Khorezm is tourism. In this regard, the importance of increasing the number of rooms in hotels, organizing from abroad regular and charter flights to Urgench was emphasized. In order to develop domestic tourism, instructions were given to improve transport services, in particular, to establish air and rail links with the Fergana Valley, to apply a 30 percent discount on tickets in the initial period. In the future, this experience will be applied in Termez, Samarkand and Bukhara.

It is planned to build a 413-meter bridge across the Amu Darya, which will connect Khorezm with Karakalpakstan, as well as a 79-kilometer railway from Shavat district to Karauzyak. In the next three years, 2,370 kilometers of internal roads will be repaired.

Particular attention was paid to social issues. It was instructed to build 100 multi-storey buildings for 2 thousand apartments next year and improve drinking water supply in all districts of the region.

Measures for the development of the spheres of education, medicine and culture have been determined.

At the meeting, the President had a separate talk with the youth of the region. After listening to each proposal, the head of state gave appropriate instructions to the responsible persons.

- We live in difficult times, in difficult conditions. In such conditions, each district, each makhalla has its own place and purpose. Khorezm should set high goals for itself, - the head of our state noted.