President: «Clusters must help the people»

During a visit to Bukhara Region, the head of state met with cluster leaders.

There are 11 cotton-textile clusters acting in Bukhara region. In 2022 they cultivated more than 358 thousand tons of cotton on almost 99 thousand hectares. They have implemented 36 projects worth 2 trillion 36 billion soums and created 3 thousand 600 jobs. Production worth around 77 million dollars was exported.

During the meeting, changes in market conditions and pressing issues facing the clusters were discussed.

"Why have we switched to the cluster system despite the difficulties? Before, our people were growing cotton, but they were not getting a decent benefit. For five years, we took care of the clusters, creating conditions for them to take them to today's level. Now they should help the people. Let them get rich, but along with the growth of living standards, along with the people," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

Cluster leaders stressed that today's results were achieved thanks to the reforms of recent years, in return they take responsibility for reducing unemployment.

"The ultimate goal of all our reforms is to increase the income of our people. If we eliminate poverty and increase the purchasing power of the population, entrepreneurs will also prosper. What was Bukhara like five years ago and what is it like now? If we continue at the same pace, in five years the results will be even better. Because we have such a wonderful, hardworking people," the President said.

Instructions were given to expand the use of alternative energy, the use of water-saving technologies and the introduction of innovative solutions in cluster activities.

Here, the head of state also toured the products of Bukhara craftsmen.