Uzbekistan to build robotic clinic and agro-logistics hub in Andijan with foreign investment

On July 28, the president was briefed on new development plans for the Andijan region. Discussions also included attracting €20 million in Italian investment to establish an agro-cluster and €25 million from Germany to construct a modern agrologistics center.

This year, the region aims to attract $3.1 billion in investment, export $1.5 billion worth of goods, provide employment for 305,000 people, and lift more than 32,000 families out of poverty.

Since the start of the year, new production capacities worth $1 billion have been launched in the region, alongside 344 new trade and service centers. Implementation has begun on projects totaling $2.5 billion. In the past six months, $850 million in investments have been drawn in, and exports have reached $465 million.

A reform headquarters was recently formed with the involvement of scientists and active entrepreneurs. The group has developed new proposals aimed at boosting economic and social development.

At the presentation, officials outlined the rationale and expected impact of the proposed initiatives. Among them is the creation of a cutting-edge clinic utilizing robotic technologies from Germany, Turkey, and Japan, with an investment volume of $40 million. Negotiations are also underway, supported by Uzbekistan’s diplomatic missions abroad, to secure €20 million from Italy for an agro-cluster and €25 million from Germany for a state-of-the-art agrologistics complex.

Additionally, more than 30 proposals have been developed to establish tourist zones in Khanabad, Khojaabad, and Bulakbashi districts.

In total, an additional portfolio of projects worth $1.1 billion has been formed. These projects are expected to create 22,000 new jobs and increase annual exports by $200 million.

The president emphasized the need for a tailored approach to each city and district in the region and highlighted the importance of prioritizing investment in areas that have historically attracted less capital.

He also instructed officials to organize training and employment for the unemployed and low-income families, and to implement measures aimed at transforming neighborhoods into crime-free zones.