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In the city of Navoiy, a 'Friendship Evening' was organized at the Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment as part of the 'Friendship' week, held on the occasion of International Day of Friendship on July 30th.

Priorities of State Reforms

One of the key areas of state policy in New Uzbekistan is strengthening the value of the individual, interethnic harmony, and religious tolerance. The large-scale reforms being carried out in the country contribute to strengthening mutual respect, solidarity, and civic unity in society.

Events and Participants

During the event, a creative meeting on the topic 'Uzbekistan – Land of Tolerance' took place, attended by members of the 'Ma'rifat' Enlightenment Society, representatives of state and public organizations, youth, and the general public.

Emphasis on Rights and Values

Speakers at the event particularly emphasized that the interests of the individual, interethnic harmony, and strengthening trust among citizens are at the heart of the reforms being conducted in the country. It was noted that work continues to ensure the rights and interests of representatives of various nations and ethnicities, as well as to preserve their national values, language, and culture.

Message from the Center's Head

Rustam Khaitov, head of the Navoiy Branch of the Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment, noted that the atmosphere of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect established in the country received high praise at the 'Friendship Evening'. He stressed that educating the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism, tolerance, and humanistic values is one of the important tasks of modern reforms. Furthermore, artistic and cultural programs prepared by national cultural centers were presented, which contributed to the wide promotion of the ideas of friendship, solidarity, and mutual respect among representatives of different nations and ethnicities.

Significance of the Events

The 'Friendship Evening' events held in the Navoiy region serve to strengthen peace, stability, and interethnic harmony in the country alongside economic and social development.

A large-scale investment project aimed at advancing agriculture and the textile industry to a new level is being implemented in the Bukhara province. This step is expected to be an important contribution to revitalizing the desert territories, creating thousands of new jobs, increasing export potential, and widely implementing modern agricultural technologies.

Meeting with Chinese Investors

In this regard, the Governor of Bukhara Province, Botir Zaripov, received a delegation led by Wang Xuntou, a representative of one of the major Chinese industrial companies, 'Lihua Group' in Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail issues of expanding cooperation, achieving high efficiency in agriculture, and actively implementing investment projects.

Scale and Goals of the Project

According to the project plan, 20 thousand hectares of land are planned to be acquired in Shofirkon district and 9 thousand hectares in Romitan district. A modern agro-industrial cluster will be created on these territories, covering the entire production cycle—from cotton cultivation to the production and processing of finished textile products.

Implementation Stages and Technologies

Currently, the Chinese investors have established the limited liability company 'Zhemchuzhina Romitan,' and work on developing the 'Varakhsha' desert area in Romitan district is progressing rapidly. At the initial stage of the investment project, special attention is paid to infrastructure formation, bringing lands into agricultural circulation, and installing modern irrigation systems.

This year, cotton of the 'Xin Lu Zao-57' variety, which is part of Chinese breeding, has been planted in this area, and advanced agricultural technologies based on Shenzhen's experience are being used. In particular, methods of growing under film, water-saving technologies, and innovative agrotechnical approaches that promote increased yield, rational use of water resources, and improved product quality are being tested.

Negotiation Results and Prospects

During the discussions, specific measures were defined for the timely and effective implementation of the project, and existing organizational issues were resolved. The parties reached mutually beneficial agreements regarding further expansion of partnership, increasing the volume of investments, and the widespread introduction of modern technologies into Bukhara's agriculture.

This project is viewed not just as an investment but as a strategic initiative designed to transform the deserts of Bukhara into fertile lands, form a modern agro-industrial ecosystem, and give a new impetus to the regional economy. Most significant is the expectation of creating stable jobs for hundreds and even thousands of residents through the production of high value-added products and the expansion of exports. This will be a prime example of investment cooperation and industrial development in New Uzbekistan.

Temporary mandatory restrictions on electricity supply for two hours were introduced in some districts of Uzbekistan to prevent overloading in the power transmission networks.

Regions and affected consumers

These restrictions were implemented in specific districts of the Kashkadarya, Jizzakh, Khorezm, and Tashkent provinces. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy press service, the outages affected various settlements.

Details of the outages

Specifically, 1750 consumers in the Kukdala and Chiroqchi districts of Kashkadarya province were temporarily without electricity. Outages also affected 1200 consumers in the Sharof Rashidov and Zomin districts of Jizzakh province.

Affected districts and consumers

Additionally, 1300 consumers in the Shovot, Gurlan, and Qushkupir districts of Khorezm province, as well as 1000 consumers in the Tashkent and Zangiota districts of Tashkent province, temporarily lost access to electricity.

Energy situation

It is reported that on July 16, the unified energy system of Uzbekistan registered a daily electricity consumption of 291 million kWh, while production amounted to 295.4 million kWh, which was a record figure for the summer season.

Calls and measures

It was also noted that special teams in the regions are promptly fixing malfunctions occurring in some networks due to abnormally hot weather. The Ministry urges the population to use electricity reasonably and economically.