THE MAIN DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE CITY OF TASHKENT

During the visit to the capital’s Bektemir district President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Iykota mahalla, where he got acquainted with the current creative and improvement work.

About 6 thousand people live in this mahalla, there are 37 apartment buildings and 1.4 thousand individual houses. Due to the targeted mahalla development program implemented across the country, new housing has also been built in Iykota mahalla, roads and sidewalks have been repaired, courtyards and green areas have been landscaped. Last year, a three-story mahalla administration was built in the mahalla, and this year, general education school No. 358 was commissioned using state budget funds. The Head of State visited the new educational institution. The school, designed to accommodate almost 1,000 students, is equipped with modern classrooms for various disciplines, laboratories, computer classes, a foreign language center, a robotics club and a library. In addition, a gymnasium, a soccer field and a spacious canteen provide comfortable conditions for students. During the conversation with teachers, the President emphasized the importance of identifying children's abilities, developing a system of vocational training and preparing young people for independent life. Special attention was paid to the expansion of training in information technology, engineering and robotics, as well as the education of teenagers in the spirit of patriotism. Two private kindergartens opened on the first floors of new apartment buildings, which became a festive gift for parents on the eve of Navruz. The mahalla actively implements the principle of maximizing the use of internal opportunities for employment. There are 70 trade and service outlets, as well as two manufacturing enterprises, contributing to the creation of jobs. Within the framework of the Month of Development and Improvement announced on the initiative of the President, the residents of the mahalla are actively engaged in growing agricultural crops, effectively utilizing their homestead plots.

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On March 20 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the creative and improvement work carried out in the city of Tashkent.

Due to the favorable conditions created in the country for investors, the share of the private sector in the economy continues to grow. Direct investments are being attracted, prospective projects in industry, construction, trade and services are being implemented. One of such projects is the “High Town City” complex built in the Yunusabad district of the capital. This multifunctional facility includes a shopping and entertainment center, business center, hotel and modern residential complexes. The project was financed with $510 million of foreign investments. The Head of State inspected the conditions created in the center. The four-storey building has stores, including boutiques of famous brands, restaurants and cafes, entertainment zones, sports grounds, cinemas. A parking lot is arranged in the underground part of the complex. The complex is able to serve up to 5 thousand people a day, and its infrastructure is designed in such a way that people can not only shop, but also comfortably relax and do sports. As a result of the project implementation, 1.5 thousand jobs were created. The President noted the economic significance of the facility and its convenience for the population, emphasizing that support for investors and entrepreneurs will remain one of the strategic directions of the state policy. He also gave instructions to promote national brands and expand their presence in foreign markets. A cozy bookstore was opened in the shopping center. Shavkat Mirziyoyev appreciated this initiative and suggested organizing compact bookstores in subways and waiting areas as well. During his visit to the play area, the President warmly talked to the children. He emphasized that all today's efforts are aimed at the future of the country, and it is important that children receive quality education and develop their intellectual and creative abilities. A 24-storey five-star hotel is planned to be built within the complex in the near future. It will include 250 rooms and will be able to accommodate 430 guests at a time. It will also have modern conference halls, swimming pools, restaurants and stores. The Head of State was presented the project of construction of new residential buildings to be erected in the area. In the framework of the project it is planned to build 28 multi-storey houses for 1.5 thousand apartments. The courtyard of the complex will be completely pedestrian and green zone, without cars. A kindergarten, playgrounds, a tennis court and underground parking are also provided. The entire territory will be covered with Wi-Fi, and silent elevators will be installed in the buildings. Projects for the development of public transportation, including the expansion of the metro network, have also been considered. As it is known, earlier it was planned to extend the Tashkent subway to the Tashkent Tractor Plant. The Head of State instructed to reconsider the previously submitted projects and propose alternatives. According to the new project prepared, it is planned to extend the Chilanzar line to the Tashkent Tractor Plant. This route will cover 30 mahallas and provide convenient transportation for 148 thousand residents. In addition, the new project in Bektemir district envisages construction of multi-storey residential buildings, retail and service facilities near the Chirchik River. This will accelerate urbanization of the district and create a new urban center.

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Dear compatriots and guests of our capital!

On November 8 and 9 of this year, the 16th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization will be held in Tashkent under the chairmanship of the Republic of Uzbekistan.In this regard, from November 8 to 10, traffic will be limited on the following streets of Tashkent:1. Bobur Street from Islam Karimov International Airport to the intersection with Shota Rustaveli Street2. Nukus Street from the intersection with Babur Street to the intersection with Movarounnahr Street;3. From the intersection of Oybek and Turkistan streets, traffic will be limited along Oybek, Afrosiab and Olmazor streets.4. Islam Karimov Street from the intersection of Bunyodkor and Islam Karimov streets to the intersection of Islam Karimov Street and Amir Temur Street;5. Sharof Rashidov Street from the intersection with Afrosiab Street to the intersection with the small Ring Road.6. From the intersection of Navoi and Mustakillik streets to the intersection of Navoi and Labzak streets;7. Beshagach Street from the intersection with Furkat Street to the intersection with Islam Karimov Street;8. Olmazor Street from the intersection with Islam Karimov Street to the intersection with Navoi Street. We remind you that ambulances and emergency services will, in exceptional cases, be allowed to travel on streets with limited access.Dear drivers, in order to avoid traffic jams these days, please use the detours. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience!

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