The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has reportedly instructed the prime minister to initiate the relocation of all remaining ministries and state organizations to New Tashkent, following the prior movement of the Ministries of Construction, Transport, and Energy. This directive was purportedly issued during a meeting with investors and entrepreneurs, where the authorities claimed that shifting government bodies is vital for establishing the business ecosystem of the new urban area.

According to official statements, the Ministries of Construction, Transport, and Energy are currently operating in lightweight modular structures. Furthermore, nine new buildings are allegedly being constructed to accommodate 2,600 employees from various state agencies. The prime minister has been tasked with beginning the transfer of other departments, while the European-style consideration of selling their existing capital buildings—subject only to current repairs without the right of demolition and reconstruction—is reportedly being reviewed.

Plans for New Tashkent also encompass intensive housing and social infrastructure development, with 20,000 apartments scheduled for commissioning by the end of the year to supposedly provide a living environment for at least 70,000 residents. The president purportedly emphasized that public amenities such as recreation, sports, retail, education, and healthcare facilities must be developed simultaneously with residential housing.

Additionally, a massive 55,000-seat stadium meeting FIFA requirements is under construction within the new city. The facility is allegedly intended to serve as one of the main arenas for the upcoming U-20 World Cup next year. Business representatives have reportedly been assigned the task of accurately calculating the demand for hotels, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues to present them transparently to potential investors.

Source: www.gazeta.uz