INFORMATION DIGEST OF PRESS OF UZBEKISTAN # 97

May 18, 2017

POLITICS
The primary aim of all projects and programs is to provide people’s interests

On upcoming visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan

BUSINESS CLIMATE
Protection of Entrepreneurs at a New Level

CINEMA
Tashkent has hosted the opening ceremony of the Center for the Development of Cinematography, registered by the Ministry of Justice as a nongovernmental nonprofit organization

POLITICS

The primary aim of all projects and programs is to provide people’s interests
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Sirdaryo region on 17 May to review the pace of social-economic reforms, creative work under implementation, large projects underway in the region as well as to conduct a dialogue with people.
Consistent efforts on increasing the economic potential and the level of life of the population of Sirdaryo region is carried out. The region’s economy has been developing with sustainable rates. In the first quarter of 2017, the gross regional product (GRP) has increased by 5,8 per cents. The share of industry, small business, services and other spheres has increased in the GRP.
The Sirdaryo branch of the “Jizzakh” free economic zone, “Bek” manufacturing association, “Guliston medtehnika” JV, “Sirdaryo mega mega lyuks” JV have a significant role in the regional economy.
Despite difficult climate conditions, farmers of Sirdaryo grow rich harvest of cotton and grains, fruits, vegetables and melons.
During his visit to Sirdaryo, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will inspect realization of the plans on social-economic development of the region, creative works in towns and regions under implementation.

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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this when looking at the Sardoba water reservoir.
At the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, work had been started in the year 2010 on the creation of this water reservoir in an area through which the Janubiy Mirzachul canal’s central strand runs.
The construction of this hydro-facility is to be completed this year. So far 922 million cubic metres of water has been collected there. This makes it possible to use fertile lands in Sirdaryo and Jizzakh Regions and to increase agricultural crop yields.
Multi-functional farms are being developed so that people can do repeat sowing and earn additional incomes.
The Sardoba water reservoir will create big opportunities for agricultural labourers and farmers in this area, said the Head of State.
In the course of the President’s visit to the People’s Republic of China, important agreements were reached in the hydro-energy sphere too. In cooperation with that country, a 15 MW small hydro-electric power station will be built near the water reservoir.
The Head of State said that forward-looking measures were being worked out to develop the country’s alternative energy sector and that a new company would be established in the hydro-energy sphere.
A recreation zone will be created around the water reservoir.
A presentation was given there on promising agricultural projects to be implemented in Mirzaobod District.
The Sardoba railway agro-industrial complex unitary enterprise of the Ozbekiston temir yollari (Uzbekistan railways) joint-stock company is to implement projects in such areas as fish farming, stock raising, the processing of fruits and vegetables, milk products and fodder production.
A fish farming complex to be set up in Mirzaobod District is to incorporate an incubation system, intensive enclosures, a plant for fish processing and refrigerators for the storage of products. Special food for fish will also be produced right there. 150 jobs will be created at these enterprises. This complex will serve as the main base for Sirdaryo Baliq Sanoat (Sirdaryo fish industry) enterprise being established in cooperation with the Ipoteka bank.
The Sardoba fruits and vegetables logistical centre will also be multi-functional. There fruits and vegetables will be produced, sorted, processed, packed, frozen and stored. At this enterprise, 200 people will be provided with jobs.
At a stock raising complex to be created in Mirzaobod District, pedigree cattle will be raised, and meat and milk will be provided for the population. 100 jobs will be created there.
In this district, one more enterprise will be producing milk products. There 3 thousand 500 tonnes of milk will be processed into a wide variety of products and packed. 25 people will be provided with jobs.

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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has inspected the work of the “Abdugani Turdiboyevich” multi-functional farm in Mirzaobod Disrict.
In Sirdaryo Region, agriculture is developing consistently, and the ranks of multi-functional farms are growing. They are achieving high results in stock raising, poultry farming and fish farming. Projects being implemented by them help to raise the wellbeing of the population and to provide them with good quality food products.
The “Abdugani Turdiboyevich” multi-functional farm was established in the year 2014. 34 hectares of land is available to this farm. Of that cotton grows in 16 hectares, cereals in 15 hectares and soya beans in 3 hectares.
As part of the implementation of a Presidential resolution dated 14 March 2017 on measures to increase areas sown with soya and to produce soya granules in the republic in the years 2017-2021, more than 2,200 farms in this country are sowing soya in 21 thousand hectares of land this year on the basis of agreements.
As a result, 33.7 thousand tonnes of soya beans, 6.1 thousand tonnes of vegetable oil and more than 25 thousand tonnes of soya protein will be produced.
Moreover, thanks to an improvement in soil fertility in areas sown with soya, it will be possible to obtain high yields of cotton and grain.
The President said that it was necessary to take measures to increase soya production, to process soya beans and to export them.
It is also necessary to increase soil fertility by sowing soya and to train specialists on soya farming techniques.
The Head of State also considered projects to develop fruit growing, stock raising and poultry farming in the region.
The President held a conversation right there with elders.
(Source: UzA)

On upcoming visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Turkmenistan on 19-20 May 2016 at the invitation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
As a follow-up of the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan dialogue on the highest level, which took place during the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan on 6-7 March this year, the parties will discuss the issues of bilateral relations in transport-communications, investment, cultural-humanitarian and other spheres, as well as exchange views on the regional and international agenda during the meetings and negotiations in Turkmenbashi.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will also visit the “Avaza” national tourist zone, where children from different regions of Uzbekistan, who have been effected by the Aral environmental catastrophe, are receiving medical and recreational treatment.
Following the negotiations of the Heads of state, several inter-governmental, inter-agency and other documents, aimed at further development of cooperation in various spheres are expected to be signed. A package of mutually beneficial commercial contracts and agreements by the business circles of the two countries will also be concluded within the frameworks of the visit.
(Source: UzA)

BUSINESS CLIMATE

Protection of Entrepreneurs at a New Level
A Presidential Decree has empowered the President’s institution of the Commissioner on Protection of Rights and Legal Interests of Entrepreneurs.
This institution will promote the introduction of new mechanisms for effective dialogue between state bodies and business entities, creating additional guarantees for the protection of their rights and legitimate interests.
The Commissioner will be involved in building and implementation of state policy in this area, he will monitor observance of their rights and legitimate interests, and provide legal support during audits.
The Commissioner will also study practical implementation of regulations and requirements of the legislation on guarantees for freedom of entrepreneurship, assess effectiveness of the impact of the adopted regulatory and legal acts on its implementation, and prepare proposals to improve legislation in this area.
The Commissioner is entitled to certain rights and powers. He has an authority to monitor the legality of audits of business entities, make proposals on adoption of integrated measures to prevent unlawful interference in their activities, request and receive statistical and analytical reports, resolutions and other information from state bodies and organizations on the issues within his competence.
Along with that, the document stipulates that the Commissioner can warn the officials of government agencies and other organizations in the written form, notify heads of state bodies and other organizations to remedy the revealed violations of the law, eliminate their reasons and causes. He is also entitled to apply to courts with appeals and claims in support of interests of businessmen without paying a state fee, and participate in meetings of state bodies if they consider the issues of protection of rights and legitimate interests of business entities.
According to experts, the implementation of the measures stipulated by the decree will create opportunities to practically ensure the principle of priority of interests of business entities as a driving force of the economy, strengthen an effective dialogue between state bodies and businessmen, and eliminate any manifestations of violations of their rights and legitimate interests. This, in turn, will promote the country’s economic strength, sustainable and high-quality employment of the population, further improve the quality of life, and strengthen social stability in the society.
(Source: «Uzbekistan Today» newspaper)

CINEMA

Tashkent has hosted the opening ceremony of the Center for the Development of Cinematography, registered by the Ministry of Justice as a nongovernmental nonprofit organization
Its main task is to develop the national film industry in the country, to support both the well-known and the beginning creators of Uzbek cinema to implement their ideas on the movie screens.
The Center doors are open to everyone who understands the need to develop the national film industry, especially for people who believe in the laws of successful professional film business that have been tested in the world, which can and must operate on the territory of our country.
It is also planned to establish creative ties with international enterprises and film companies, organize film festivals and much more.
Deputy Director General of the Uzbekkino National Agency, Nizomiy Mahmudov, noted that the leadership of the Center faces the task of creating a single centralized system of film distribution.
There is everything in order to comprehensively develop our cinematography with the help of private film studios. They are already a lot, and they really need all-round help and support. Shooting a film based on the original script, to send it to the most prestigious film festival, to provide distribution inside the republic, and much more can be done if to work in close contact with the Center for the Development of Cinematography.
In addition, the Center plans the production of national TV series. Very few people work professionally in this sphere in Uzbekistan today, while this is a huge niche in the cinematography, the demand for which is determined by millions of viewers.
The Center has already assisted a young filmmaker, a student of the Uzbek State Institute of Arts and Culture Mukhlisa Azizova in the filming of her short film ‘She.’ Along with well-known domestic film actors Rano Shodieva and Karim Mirhodiev, it starred the famous Russian actor Dmitry Dyuzhev.
This film was recommended for screening at the 70th Cannes International Festival and will be shown in the Short Film Corner section along with the work of many professional filmmakers. It could be asserted with confidence that this is a significant achievement of the Uzbek national cinematography.
(Source: «Uzbekistan Today» newspaper)

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