Sequential work is underway in the Muborak district of Karashar district to launch new industrial capacities with the participation of foreign investments and the production of export-oriented products. This contributes to increasing the region's industrial potential, creating new jobs, and expanding export geography.
Currently, several production enterprises are operating in the district with the participation of investors from China, Russia, Turkey, South Korea, Afghanistan, and Iran. At these enterprises, competitive goods based on local raw materials and modern technologies are prepared and subsequently supplied to external markets.
One such enterprise is the company 'Mu Yuan', established with the participation of Chinese capital. Two million US dollars were invested in this project, after which a modern production process was launched. Aluminum products are manufactured at this enterprise, and the finished goods are exported to the Chinese market.
This not only increases export volume but also strengthens the competitiveness of domestic products in the international market. Currently, about 30 local residents are continuously employed at this enterprise. The investment projects being implemented in the Muborak district are of great importance as a practical result of reforms aimed at diversifying the region's industry, ensuring employment, and expanding the production of export goods.
Work is underway in the city of Nukus to improve the modern appearance of the city. The Regional Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea finance and credit planned programs and projects aimed at ecological stabilization of the Aral Sea region and its basin.
The decree of the head of state from November 23, 2023, on measures to ensure ecological sustainability by increasing the level of greening in the Republic and the subsequent implementation of the national project 'Green Space' is of significant importance. One of the key tasks today is the creation of protective forest belts to improve the ecological situation in the Aral Sea region, mitigate the negative impact of global climate change, and accelerate the work of forming 'green covers' from desert plants.
In 2023, within the framework of the 'Green Space' project, a joint project was implemented between the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea in Nukus and the unitary enterprise 'Karakalpak yo'l kookalam'. As part of this project, landscaping work was carried out and a planting system was developed in the 'Clover' area, which is considered the 'Southern Gate' of Nukus city, near the 'Kapalak Bridge' (as the city residents say).
The enterprise planted amorphous, ash, catalpa, and spruce seedlings on a section of the A-380 highway, at a distance of 763 to 765 kilometers, which passes through Guzor, Bukhara, Nukus, and Beyneu. These coniferous trees, which are among the most beautiful world landscapes, adapt well to the soil and climatic conditions of the Aral Sea region due to their resistance to heat and cold. Since there were sandy areas near the bridge, the planted seedlings showed very low susceptibility to drying out.
Until now, a serious problem was ensuring irrigation for the planted seedlings due to the inability to divert water from the canal. Thanks to the support of the Regional Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea in Nukus, work has begun on installing water pipes of various diameters, totaling 2500 meters, using groundwater and water-saving technologies.
As a result of these measures, the possibility of irrigation has improved over an area of 5 hectares near the bridge, where 1660 seedlings were planted. This project contributes to the emergence of green zones along highways and prevents dust raising.
In recent years, a number of positive measures have been implemented to guarantee the property rights of business entities and prevent undue interference. In this regard, the Business Ombudsman is taking appropriate measures to protect the legitimate interests of entrepreneurs. Every appeal from an entrepreneur serves as an important basis for deeply analyzing the real situation, identifying systemic issues in the field in advance, and developing the most appropriate solutions for them.
Specifically, the Business Ombudsman received an appeal from an entrepreneur who carried out construction and repair works at educational institution facilities located in Balingchi district and Andijan city. The entrepreneur was dissatisfied because the payment for the completed work had not been fully made.
It was determined that contracts worth a total of 7.8 billion soums were concluded between the company 'Single Customer Service' under the Andijan regional government and the community. However, the debt amounting to 323 million soums for the completed construction and repair works was not fulfilled despite several appeals and demands from the entrepreneur.
As a result of the investigation by the Business Ombudsman, a lawsuit was filed with the Andijan District Economic Court to recover this debt in order to protect the interests of the entrepreneur. Ultimately, the court decision stipulated the recovery of 323 million soums in debt for the benefit of the entrepreneur.
The Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Hurram Teshabaev, met with Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank, to discuss a portfolio of 36 joint projects worth $2.8 billion. This discussion took place during the 20th annual meeting of the Eurasian Development Bank in Almaty on June 25-26. These investments are planned to be directed to the chemical, textile, light and processing industries, digital infrastructure, medicine, and tourism sectors. It was emphasized that Uzbekistan participated in these events for the first time as a full-fledged shareholder. Furthermore, the EADB Council meeting approved the bank's report and the development strategy for 2027-2031, which also reflected Uzbek initiatives. During the meeting, prospects for hosting the next annual meeting of Tashkent and the EADB bank in 2027 were also considered.
