President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a videoconference meeting on Thursday to discuss the state of the construction materials industry.

The head of state specifically addressed export issues. He noted that neighboring countries annually import $13 billion worth of construction materials. It was highlighted that through Central Asian markets alone, there is potential to increase exports by an additional $440 million.

"Understand one thing: in the conditions of fierce competition in foreign markets, when there is a struggle for every dollar, non-standard solutions are needed to increase exports," the president said.

According to the president, large-scale programs for the construction of residential and commercial facilities are being implemented in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

In this regard, responsible officials were tasked with building 3-4 exemplary energy-efficient residential houses and conducting roadshows in Baku, Tbilisi, Moscow, Astana, and Bishkek.

"If Uzbekistan becomes a reliable partner for these countries in the housing construction sector, it will open new export opportunities for electronics, home textiles, and furniture industries," added Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Source: uznews.uz