A government commission in Uzbekistan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev, visited the "New Generation" special industrial zone in the Tashkent region. During the visit, a project by Chinese company JAC Motors was presented, with plans to launch an automobile plant by 2026. The project is valued at $135 million and aims to establish a facility with an annual production capacity of 30,000 vehicles. The plant will manufacture internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrids, and electric vehicles, as part of efforts to diversify Uzbekistan's automotive industry.
For the first phase of the plant's construction, 97.1 billion soums (approximately $8 million) is earmarked for allocation. The project will cover an area of 30.86 hectares, with an expected export volume of around $5 million. JAC Motors—a Chinese state-owned automotive company founded in 1964—exports vehicles to over 100 countries and has delivered more than 10 million vehicles globally.
The commission also reviewed other investment projects in the "New Generation" zone. The total investment volume for the zone is estimated at $835 million, which is projected to create about 9,000 new jobs. Key tasks identified include accelerating the relocation of high-pressure gas pipelines and 110 kV power transmission lines, as well as resolving issues related to connecting to external engineering and communication networks for production launch.
During the visit, additional projects were discussed, including the $288 million DPW Tashkent project, which involves establishing a multimodal logistics terminal with a capacity to handle 157,000 containers and automated Class A warehouses spanning 60,000 square meters. Also presented were the $50 million Health Line MCHJ QK project (for disposable medical product manufacturing) and the $25 million Ogneupor enterprise (producing fire-resistant products).
Following the visit, the commission issued instructions to regulate gas and electricity supply, credit support, and compensation payments for several projects. These initiatives are seen as part of Uzbekistan's strategy for industrial development and attracting foreign investment, amid broader economic challenges in the region.
Source: www.gazeta.uz