Since the beginning of the year, Uzbekistan's export volume has reached $1.3 billion.

During the meetings in December and January, key tasks in these areas were identified. The head of state emphasized that 2025 should be a turning point in addressing employment issues and reducing poverty levels.

Specifically, in 2025, it is planned to ensure the employment of 5.2 million people, lift 1.5 million citizens out of poverty, attract 42 billion dollars in foreign investments, and increase the export volume to over 30 billion dollars.

During the meeting, reports were presented on the work done and the interim results achieved.

In January, 277 thousand people were employed, with 91 thousand securing permanent jobs, and 153 thousand engaged in entrepreneurial activities. New approaches to poverty reduction are being implemented across 32 directions.

It was noted that job creation and investment attraction are closely interconnected. This year, the implementation of 8 thousand projects worth 14 billion dollars is planned, which will create 272 thousand permanent jobs.

According to preliminary estimates, 3 billion dollars in foreign investments were attracted to the country last month. In February, a similar volume of investments is expected along with the launch of 630 new projects.

During the meeting, it was particularly noted that it is necessary to significantly accelerate the pace of investment activities and to work on each project individually.

Since the beginning of the year, the export volume has reached 1.3 billion dollars. Responsible officials have been tasked with assisting entrepreneurs in entering foreign markets, collaborating with international partners, and involving new enterprises in export activities.