Cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Korea in the agricultural sector is expanding. This cooperation is observed in the directions of introducing modern technologies into agriculture, training qualified personnel, and implementing new projects in the food industry.
Yozovon, located in the central districts of the Fergana Valley, possesses a unique climate and geographical zone. Livestock farming is also developed among the sand dunes. Thanks to the picturesque landscapes in the region, there are more than ten ponds where famous carp is grown, which is in demand among consumers in neighboring provinces.
Initially, fishing could have been the driving force for the area, but the development of the industry was hindered by problems with feed supply.
The Chinese company 'HUALONG SILIAO' studied the needs and demand for aquaculture in Yozovon and built a plant that produces 30 thousand tons of feed annually, investing $10 million in it. The plant has already been commissioned and has started shipping its first products to local farms.
Company head Jasurbek Ikromjonov reported that they produce five types of products, which differ depending on the type and size of the fish. 80 tons of feed are prepared on each shift at the plant. The product includes flour, fish, chicken meat, soy, corn, rice, and millet.
Co-founder of 'HUALONG SILIAO', Joe Bing, noted that the produced feed has medicinal properties, helping to cleanse the fish of various parasites. Furthermore, this feed does not sink in the water, meaning that one hundred percent of the provided feed is consumed by the fish. Previously, the previous feeds decomposed in the water, and 15-20% settled before the fish could eat them.
The plant's products are continuously sent to customers. The unique characteristics of this feed attract aquaculture farmers and enterprises from remote provinces.
Jasurbek Ikromjonov added that currently, special vitamin, medicinal, and antibacterial feeds for fish, as well as feeds against various parasitic diseases, are being produced. The finished products are delivered to Samarkand, Khorezm, and Jizzakh. The main goal for next year is to start exporting products to foreign countries. The company is located in the Fergana region and is currently the only enterprise in Central Asia in this field.
Issues regarding ensuring reliable consumer rights protection, timely consideration of citizens' appeals, and improving system efficiency remain among the priority tasks today. As a result of work conducted in the Syrdarya region, 376 out of 390 appeals received in the second quarter of 2026 were resolved positively, which accounts for 96 percent. This was reported at the regular meeting of the regional association of the Federation of Consumer Rights Protection Societies in the Syrdarya region.
The meeting included a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the Federal Council's decision from July 17, 2026, the activities of district and city societies in the second quarter, as well as the execution of the Law 'On Consumer Rights Protection' and other regulatory legal acts. Furthermore, the work on increasing the efficiency of handling appeals, legal education, public control, and expanding the membership base was discussed in a critical and analytical manner.
It was emphasized that the regional association of the Federation in the Syrdarya region operates 11 district (city) societies with 24 employees. Additionally, 19,870 Federation members and 66 support groups operate in enterprises, organizations, and educational institutions.
During the reporting period, appeals were reviewed through the established procedures via the President's virtual reception office, trusted phone lines of the Main Prosecutor's Office, the Federation's 24/7 hotline at 1091, the istemol.uz virtual reception office, and through the PotrebitelUz Telegram bot. The majority of appeals concerned issues of trade quality and service provision, utility services, contractual relations, and restoration of violated consumer rights.
At the meeting, special attention was paid to shortcomings identified in the activities of some district and city societies. It was noted that the work on interacting with appeals, strengthening legal education, effectively organizing monitoring events, increasing the number of Federation members, and ensuring executive discipline are not at the same level across all regions. In this regard, leaders were tasked with developing 'Roadmaps' with clear deadlines, increasing performance on each indicator, and eliminating deficiencies as soon as possible.
Zhonibek Yariev, head of the regional association of the Federation of Consumer Rights Protection Societies in the Syrdarya region, stressed at the meeting that the reporting meetings are not only a review of completed work but also an important platform for critically analyzing the functioning of the system and determining future priority tasks.
He stated: 'Our goal is not numbers, but people's interests. Behind every appeal is a citizen's right, their trust, and hope for justice. Therefore, the timely and lawful resolution of appeals, strengthening legal education, expanding public control, and increasing consumers' legal literacy is our main task. This, in turn, strengthens consumer trust in our system, as well as in us,' said Zhonibek Yariev.
Following the meeting, priority tasks were defined aimed at further improving the system of handling appeals, strengthening public control, increasing the efficiency of consumer rights protection, activating work with partner organizations, and increasing the number of Federation members.
Participants of the Uzbek team are demonstrating respectable results in women's matches at the Junior World Wrestling Championship (U17), which is taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
On the second day of the women's martial arts tournament, July 31, Mukhlisa Masharipova, a member of the national team, will compete in the final of the 43 kg weight category. She will fight against German athlete Finja Vivian Strauch.
Previously, Mukhlisa Masharipova lost to American Suzanne Landini in the round of 16 with a score of 10:0. In the quarter-finals, she was defeated by Japanese Sera Furuichi 5:1, and in the semi-finals, she was beaten by Canadian Maya Nikeer with a score of 6:2.
Additionally, Shahzoda Azimova, representing the country in the 65 kg weight class, will face Ukrainian Irina Bukhtina today in a match for the bronze medal.
It should be noted that the international competition is being held with the participation of almost 700 young athletes from more than 60 countries and will last until August 2.
