Uzbekistan Launches $7.1 Billion Investment Package in Surkhandarya Region

During a working visit to the Surkhandarya region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of major investment projects being implemented with foreign partners. The region has seen significant economic growth in recent years, with its gross regional product reaching 63.7 trillion Uzbek soums in 2025.

The industrial sector has expanded notably, now comprising 30 large enterprises and 4,820 small ones, with a total production volume of 18.8 trillion soums. Foreign investment attracted to the region has amounted to $2.1 billion, while exports of goods and services to 37 countries reached $483 million.

The newly launched investment package encompasses a wide range of sectors including housing construction, mining and geology, light and food industries, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, services, and tourism.

With the symbolic push of a button by the head of state, construction commenced on new facilities while others were officially commissioned. The ceremony marked the launch of 44 projects with a combined value of $7.1 billion.

Thirteen projects worth $741 million have been launched with participation from local investors and foreign partners from China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

Furthermore, construction has begun on 31 additional projects valued at $6.3 billion in collaboration with companies from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the UAE, Russia, and Afghanistan.

The full implementation of this investment package is expected to create 18 thousand new jobs. It is projected to generate industrial output worth 82 trillion soums and boost export volumes by $1.4 billion.