TASHKENT, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's Syrdarya region is poised for a major transformation into a "territory of advanced innovation," drawing on Chinese experience and cooperation, as announced during a government meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday.
The meeting, which focused on the effectiveness of regional reforms and future development priorities, highlighted that the Syrdarya region is already cooperating directly with several Chinese provinces.
Among the flagship initiatives is a planned 100-million-U.S. dollar solar panel production facility, which reflects the region's shift towards high-tech and green energy industries.
The regional economy has shown robust momentum, growing by 9.8 percent last year, with industrial production increasing by 8.2 percent. Per capita gross regional product has surged nearly 3.8 times since 2017, reaching 38.1 million soums (about 3,127 U.S. dollars) by 2025.
The president emphasized that every project implemented in the region must have a "tangible impact" on the living standards and income of the population. ■
