Solution of problems of the population is always at the centre of our attention - Shavkat Mirziyoyev

The meeting of the Kengash of the People' Deputies of Tashkent Region is held in the city of Nurafshan. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participates in it.

At the outset of his speech, the head of state manifested his deep respect and best wishes to the residents of the hard-working, tolerant and multicultural capital region, which has been making remarkable input into the development of our economy.

It has been noted that the Tashkent region is remarkable for its natural and mineral resources, industrial and transport and logistics potential, a stable energy supply, and skilled labor resources.

"The use of all available opportunities, attraction of additional investments in the region, development of entrepreneurship, increasing the number of new enterprises and jobs, improvement of infrastructure, addressing demographic problems will always be in the focus of our attention," the President said.

The meeting considers the organisational issue of appointing the hakim of Tashkent region.

The President of Uzbekistan has recommended Mirzaev Zoyir Toirovich, who has been acting hakim of Tashkent region since November 2021, for the post of the region's hakim.

Before the start of the candidate's discussion it was proposed to give the word to the candidate and hear his plans for the future rapid development of the region, creation of decent living conditions for the population, solution of existing problems, based on the experience and insights he has gathered in the region for 10 months.