Uzbekistan lawmakers back Syrdarya boundary changes

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has backed a draft resolution to change the boundaries of Gulistan, Shirin and Yangiyer cities and several districts in Syrdarya region.

The document provides for the redistribution of land between administrative-territorial units in the region.

Under the proposal, 527.23 hectares of land from Gulistan district and 582 hectares from Bayaut district would be transferred to Gulistan city. Another 638.77 hectares of Bayaut district land would be incorporated into Shirin city.

The proposal also provides for changes to the boundaries of Gulistan, Bayaut, Mirzaabad, Akaltyn, Sardoba, Saykhunabad, Syrdarya and Khavast districts, as well as the cities of Gulistan, Shirin and Yangiyer.

During the discussion, lawmakers noted that Gulistan and Shirin are among the region's densely populated areas. The expansion of the cities' boundaries is expected to reduce population density within urban areas and improve transport links.

Changes to the administrative boundaries are also intended to create conditions for the implementation of major projects and increase the inflow of foreign and domestic investment. Other expected opportunities include the creation of new industrial zones and technology parks, the development of high-tech enterprises and the creation of new jobs in construction, services and industry.

According to the discussion of the proposal, implementation of these measures should ultimately contribute to increasing household incomes.

The proposed boundary changes were previously discussed at gatherings of mahalla residents, meetings of district and city Councils of People's Deputies, and a meeting of the regional Council of People's Deputies.

Following the discussions, the cartographic materials and descriptions of the new boundary lines were approved.

The Legislative Chamber's deputies backed the draft resolution.