Uzbekistan Launches $7.1 Billion Investment Package in Surkhandarya Region

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched a major package of investment projects during his visit to the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan. The initiative encompasses 44 projects with a total value of $7.1 billion.

The region has seen significant economic growth in recent years. In 2025, its gross regional product reached 63.7 trillion soums. The number of large industrial enterprises grew to 30, while small enterprises increased to 4,820, with total production volume hitting 18.8 trillion soums. Foreign investment attracted by the region amounted to $2.1 billion, and exports of goods and services to 37 countries totaled $483 million.

The newly launched projects span key sectors of the regional economy, including housing construction, mining and geology, light and food industries, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, services, and tourism.

During the visit, President Mirziyoyev reviewed presentations on major projects being implemented with foreign partners and held talks with investors. A public ceremony was then held to mark the launch of completed projects and the start of construction on new ones.

With a symbolic push of a button, the President inaugurated new facilities and commenced construction work across multiple industries.

Thirteen projects worth a combined $741 million were officially launched with participation from local investors and partners from China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

Furthermore, construction began on 31 additional projects valued at $6.3 billion in collaboration with companies from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Russia, and Afghanistan.

The full implementation of this investment package is expected to create 18 thousand new jobs. It will facilitate industrial production worth 82 trillion soums and enable exports valued at $1.4 billion.