President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan conducted a meeting on the socio-economic development of Bukhara Region. The session outlined key objectives for 2026, including increasing the gross regional product to 102.1 trillion soums (a 9.1% growth), reducing unemployment and poverty rates to 2%, and providing income sources for over 381,000 people.

The region is set to implement major investment projects. By 2026, plans include attracting $3.3 billion in investments, ensuring $1.5 billion in exports, and executing projects totaling $9.2 billion. Special focus is placed on industry, with 61 projects worth $2.2 billion formulated, expected to create 18,000 jobs; notably, in the Kagan district, production of up to 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles per year is planned.

In agriculture, the authorities aim to develop an additional 100,000 hectares of land and implement dozens of livestock projects. Tasks have also been set to improve crop yields and conserve water resources. In tourism, the goal is to attract up to 9 million tourists annually, expand infrastructure, and create new tourist facilities, including hotel complexes of international brands.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that Bukhara's potential must be maximally utilized for economic growth, job creation, and improving living standards. These plans reflect a comprehensive strategy for regional development, though their implementation may face financial, logistical, and social challenges.

Source: kun.uz