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Uzbekistan|economy|February 4, 2025 / 04:34 PM
Government of Uzbekistan plans to lift 1.5 million citizens out of poverty by year-end

AKIPRESS.COM - President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting focused on job creation and attracting investment, emphasizing that 2025 must be a turning point in addressing employment challenges and reducing poverty, Kun.uz reported.

Uzbekistan plans to provide 5.2 million people with jobs, lift 1.5 million citizens out of poverty, attract $42 billion in foreign investments, and increase export volumes to over $30 billion.

Additionally, 8,000 projects worth $14 billion are set to be implemented, creating 272,000 permanent jobs.

Preliminary estimates indicate that last year, Uzbekistan attracted $3 billion in foreign investments. A similar amount is expected in February, alongside the launch of 630 new projects.

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