Groundbreaking held for new industrial projects in Bekobod

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Bekobod, Tashkent region, for a metal structures plant at the Bekobod industrial technopark. The event was attended by Tashkent region governor Zoyir Mirzayev and Bashkortostan Republic head Radiy Khabirov. The technopark marks a new stage of economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Bashkortostan.

Mirzayev said that friendly ties between Uzbekistan and Bashkortostan have strengthened in recent years and that trade and economic cooperation continues to expand. Khabirov thanked the sides for the friendly attitude and cooperation and expressed confidence that relations between the two regions will grow further.

The 100-hectare technopark plans to carry out 25 investment projects worth a total of $200 million in 2026-2028, which is expected to create nearly 2,000 new jobs. The first project is a metal structures plant by Orstostan Ru company, worth over $20 million, to be built on 8 hectares with an annual capacity of 25,000 tonnes and 100 new jobs. Trade turnover between Tashkent region and Bashkortostan has reached $197 million.