A program encompassing 145 investment projects with a total value of $7.8 billion, designed for the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, was presented in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the ceremony during his visit to the region to launch the construction of planned industrial enterprises and commission new facilities.
According to data presented at the event, the region has attracted $9.5 billion in foreign capital over the past nine years. During this period, more than 6,000 new production capacities have been created, and 120,000 permanent jobs have been secured.
Of the 145 projects, 55, valued at $654 million, are already being commissioned, while the construction of another 90 projects, totaling $7.1 billion, is in its initial stages. These projects cover sectors such as petrochemicals, textiles, mechanical engineering, energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, digital technologies, logistics, agriculture, food processing, housing construction, and tourism.
Investors from countries including the United States of America, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and India are participating in these projects. The Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and local entrepreneurs are also involved in the process.
This program is expected to create over 14,000 jobs, generate an annual output of 22 trillion soums, and support exports worth $510 million.
Priority on Energy Development
Energy development is a special priority. In recent years, $2 billion has been invested in the region's renewable energy sector. Wind power plants with a total capacity of 1000 MW and solar power plants with a capacity of 750 MW have been commissioned. Energy storage systems with a capacity of 63 MW have also been installed, and 601 km of high-voltage transmission lines have been built.
Construction of the 'Bosh-2' wind power plant with a capacity of 300 MW is ongoing in the Gizduvan district with the participation of ACWA. Toyota and Sinoma corporations are building wind power plants with a total capacity of 1000 MW in the Yondor and Peshku districts. Additionally, a $165 million project is planned for generating electricity from household waste in the Kagan district.
In collaboration with the German company Leman, a $150 million project is planned to ensure the reliable operation of pumping stations along the Amu-Bukhara Canal.
Development of Industry and Agriculture
In the textile industry, a production complex under the Kurt Baver brand is planned for Bukhara city with an annual capacity of 62,000 tons. A cotton-textile cluster worth $400 million is being developed in the Romitan district with the participation of Chinese investors.
As part of these initiatives, investors have also proposed the development of 9,000 hectares of land. This is expected to increase the share of high value-added products to 65% and create additional export opportunities worth $100 million.
Tourism and Infrastructure
Tourism is also recognized as a priority area. Plans for Bukhara include the creation of the Boqiy Bukhara cultural and ethnographic park, an exhibition hall, hotels, and cultural and entertainment facilities. The city is also slated to host hotels under international brands such as Indigo, Holiday Inn, and Hilton.
Mirziyoyev stated that 19 major projects totaling $3 billion are planned for implementation in Bukhara. He noted that with systematic organization of work, the city's tourism service exports could reach $5 billion.
In terms of infrastructure, authorities have been tasked with ensuring access to drinking water throughout the region within the next five years, as well as constructing sewage networks in major cities and district centers. Two projects worth $633 million have already been launched in partnership with international organizations. They are intended to improve water supply for 2 million residents, and 781,000 people will gain access to drinking water for the first time.
The program also includes seven road projects worth $565 million aimed at tripling the region's transit potential.
During the event, the president symbolically launched recently completed facilities and opened the construction of planned projects. The ceremony concluded with a meeting with foreign investors. Mirziyoyev also received reports on Bukhara's preparations for summits scheduled for 2027 and issued corresponding directives.
