An international round table titled 'Strengthening Industrial Cooperation and the Public Procurement System through Expanded International Cooperation' was held in Tashkent at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Participants included specialists from international financial institutions and organizations, foreign experts, representatives of diplomatic missions operating in Uzbekistan, and specialists from reputable international consulting firms.
During the round table, the results of the Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement's work in the first half of the current year were presented in the areas of international cooperation and scientific and production directions, as well as future priority tasks were outlined.
Jahongir Yunusov, Deputy Director of the Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement, reported that the Agency conducted over thirty meetings with international financial institutions such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank. Furthermore, memorandums of understanding were signed with Korea Elevator University, Korea Elevator Safety Foundation, KPMG, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The event discussed issues of implementing international experience, advanced knowledge, and innovative approaches to improve the public procurement system, increase the share of local goods, localize services, and develop industrial cooperation. Opinions were also exchanged regarding strengthening partnerships between research institutions, the education system, and production, as well as effectively linking the 'school – higher education – science – production' chain and current aspects of commercializing scientific developments.
Representatives from the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), McKinsey, and UNDP delivered presentations on joint projects aimed at increasing the transparency and stability of the public procurement system, supporting institutional reforms, and building human resource capacity.
The round table took place in the format of an open dialogue, during which proposals were put forward for the further development of international cooperation, the wide implementation of advanced foreign experience, and the realization of joint investment and scientific-practical projects. At the end of the event, mutual agreements were reached on strengthening international cooperation in the fields of public procurement and industrial cooperation, as well as expanding partnerships between scientific institutions, international organizations, and the private sector.
According to participants, such interaction contributes to increasing the efficiency and openness of the country's public procurement system, developing local industrial cooperation, and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.
A critical evaluation of measures aimed at creating a safe environment in mahallas was conducted. A key factor in the effectiveness of the system is the unification of leaders responsible for each district to ensure safety in local communities.
Rustam Khotamov, head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, reviewed the work being implemented based on the state leader's decision in the capital's Sergeliysky district. Measures to ensure safety in the 'Eshonbulok' and 'Sadokat' mahallas, as well as work with the population and solving their problems aimed at preventing crime, were studied in detail.
Reports from officials responsible for implementing roadmaps and representatives of 'mahalla yettiligi' were heard. The Academy head emphasized the need for the complete eradication of crime factors by analyzing the current crime situation in the mahallas. He noted the importance of increasing the coverage of preventive measures, improving the domestic situation in families, and the social adaptation of certain categories of citizens.
Special attention was paid to frequently committed crimes. Given that residents' appeals from the mahallas mainly concern thefts, it was ordered to install additional cameras in the areas, increase public awareness and responsibility, organize safe streets and homes, and take measures for timely prevention of offenses.
In addition, specific tasks were defined for ensuring the quality of the implementation of roadmaps planned for the second quarter, as well as for introducing effective approaches based on the principle of 'scientific conclusion – recommendation – result'. Tasks were also set to stabilize the crime situation in 'red' category districts.
The 'Shatakka Olish' mechanism contributes to strengthening the economic self-sufficiency of local production enterprises. Five years ago, at an industrial fair organized at the Noviy Machine-Building Plant of the complex, an exhibition took place. At this exhibition, new types of products replacing imports, developed based on inventions, rationalization proposals, and innovative ideas from a large industrial enterprise, as well as in cooperation with local producers, were presented.
The exhibition showcased products that were implemented, are planned for implementation, or recommended for implementation at local enterprises, replacing imported goods. Later, technological cooperation with local enterprises within the framework of the 'Shatakka Olish' mechanism continued.
Noviy Konmetallurgiya Complex became the first in the republic to implement this mechanism. To date, more than 200 types of import-substituting products have been purchased from partner enterprises under this mechanism. Over the past five years, new types of products have been acquired as a result of the 'Shatakka Olish' process, and goods worth 3 trillion sums have been purchased for the complex's needs.
According to Ulugbek Sanakulov, head of the 'NKMK' department, in 2025, products supplied by enterprises participating in the 'Shatakka Olish' program amounted to 783 billion sums, which is almost three times higher than the figure for 2021. He also noted that the economic indicators of these enterprises are growing steadily. Long-term partners include companies such as 'Gidro Stanko Servis' MChJ, which supplies equipment and spare parts for mines; 'Navpromlitmash' MChJ, which supplies mining equipment, filters, and steel alloys; 'Chilon Lubricants' MChJ, which supplies technical oils and reagents; 'Noviy Elektrod Zavod' MChJ, which supplies graphite electrodes; 'Noviy Elektromontaj' MChJ, which supplies electric motors and equipment; 'Euro Prom Lider' MChJ, which supplies filter fabric; and 'Carbon Polymer' MChJ, which supplies fluoroplastic and polymer products, as well as other types of goods.
Another positive result of this mechanism is the formation of the 'Shatak Pyramid,' where enterprises included in the 'Shatakka Olish' program begin to independently attract other, smaller enterprises into this system. One such example is the enterprise 'Navpromlitmash.' Established in 2007, the joint-stock company 'Navpromlitmash' produces dozens of components, including non-standard equipment, copper and brass pipes, and cast iron products. Furthermore, under the brand 'Universal Filter,' this joint-stock company produces air and oil filters for industry and automobiles, which contribute to import substitution.
Ibrohim Faiziyev, Director of 'Navpromlitmash' MChJ, recipient of the 'Dostlik' Order, reported that in 2025, the enterprise produced over 220 types of products. In cooperation with 'Noviy Konmetallurgiya Complex,' 400 billion sums worth of spare parts were produced last year. The manufactured equipment and spare parts are supplied not only to 'Noviy Konmetallurgiya Complex' but also to large industrial enterprises such as 'Olmaliq Konmetallurgiya Complex,' 'Noviyuran,' 'Noviyazot,' and 'Noviy Issiqlik Elektrostantsiyasi,' which strengthens the enterprise's reputation as a reliable partner.
As part of the program for expanding and modernizing production for the period 2022–2026, it is planned to produce 150 thousand aluminum and copper wires annually for cable conduits, as well as 300 thousand air and oil filters for industry and automobiles. It is important to note that this has created new jobs and provided the opportunity to produce import-substituting products worth 249 billion sums per year.
Thus, the 'Shatakka Olish' system not only strengthens the economic independence of local enterprises but also promotes the development of design and technological documentation, as well as the production of new types of import-substituting products.
