An extraordinary session of the Regional Council of People's Deputies was held in Navoi.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in it.

At the beginning of his speech, the head of state expressed his deep respect for the people of the region and offered to conduct the session in the style of open dialogue.

- Our biggest goal from today's meeting is open communication. We need to find a solution to the problems of 1 million 50 thousand inhabitants of 330 neighborhoods in Navoi region. Dear deputies, intellectuals, my sons and daughters, you will be my friend if you openly say what is in your heart and the problems in the localities. If we find a solution to all issues in consultation with our people, there will be results. Let me agree with this meeting, let our people agree too, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In the conversation, the current state of Navoi region's development was analyzed. In the last three years, large industrial projects worth 2 billion dollars have been launched in the region. As a result, more than 10,000 new jobs were created, an additional 1 trillion soums of tax revenue and 100 million dollars of exports were provided annually.

It was shown that the region has great reserves and opportunities for further economic development. For example, imported products can be produced by local entrepreneurs on the basis of cooperation. In agriculture, the livestock breeding network is not fully operational. Fruit and vegetable storage capacity is low. There are issues that are bothering the population in the social sphere as well.

The organizational issue was discussed at the session. The President recommended the candidate Normat Tursunov for the position of governor of Navoi region.

N. Tursunov was born in 1972 in Tashkent region. He worked in the state tax system for many years. Since November 2021, he has been acting as the governor of Navoi region.

Before approving the candidate for the position, the head of state offered to hear his plans through open communication. Normat Tursunov presented his plans for the development of entrepreneurship, industry, and agriculture in the region, as well as creating decent living conditions for the population.

The President approved these proposals and determined measures for their implementation.

In order to develop entrepreneurship next year, the task of establishing 26 local industrial centers and small industrial zones, allocating 600 billion soums for family entrepreneurship programs was set. In general, it was noted that it is possible to turn Navoi region into a "poverty and unemployment-free region".

In the industrial sector, next year, 186 projects will be implemented and measures will be taken to create 15,000 jobs. This will be an important factor in reducing imports and increasing exports to 250 million dollars.

72 neighborhoods in Khatirchi, Karmana, Navbahor, Kyziltepa and Nurota districts specialize in growing potatoes, vegetables, grapes and pomegranates.

The head of our state emphasized the need to improve water supply in 5,000 hectares around these neighborhoods in order to expand these opportunities. Assignments were also given on the establishment of pasture plant seed farms, kavrak plantations, and agro-logistics centers.

Special attention was paid to the development of the social sphere, the establishment of schools and kindergartens, and the provision of housing and drinking water to the population. In general, it was announced that in 2023, an additional 655 billion soums will be allocated to solve social problems in the region, and another 750 billion soums will be allocated to the development of family entrepreneurship.

After the presentation, regional council deputies discussed the candidate's plans and expressed their opinions. The issue of appointing the governor of Navoi region was put to a vote. According to its results, Normat Tursunov was confirmed as the governor of Navoi region.

The head of our state emphasized that the established plans should now be implemented, all organizations should unite around the governor and serve the people.