Mirziyoyev launches projects worth over $6 billion in Kashkadarya

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony launching new projects and starting construction in the Kashkadarya region during a visit, the presidential press service reported. He said 20 trillion soums had been directed to the region over the past five years and $7 billion in foreign investment attracted.

Of 161 prepared projects worth over $6 billion, 69 were launched at the ceremony and construction began on 92 more. The 28 industrial enterprises being launched are creating nearly 7,000 permanent jobs. Italy's Cotonella brand plans to produce 8.5 million units of knitwear a year, and a company with US partners, Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi, will process 100,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables.

Three hydropower stations with a total capacity of 24 megawatts were launched on the Oqsuv river. A $150 million waste-to-energy plant by China's Shanghai SUS is planned for completion by year-end in Karshi district.