President: Clusters should help the people

During the trip to the Bukhara region, the head of state held a meeting with the heads of clusters.

There are 11 cotton and textile clusters in the Bukhara region. In 2022, they have grown more than 358 thousand tons of cotton on almost 99 thousand hectares. 36 projects worth 2 trillion 36 billion soums have been implemented and 3,600 jobs have been created. Products worth about $77 million were exported.

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

- Why did we switch to a cluster system, despite the difficulties? Previously, our people grew cotton, but did not receive a decent benefit. For five years we have been taking care of the clusters, creating conditions for them to bring them to today's level. Now they have to help the people. Let them get richer, but together with the growth of the standard of living, together with the people," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

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

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

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

Here, the head of state examined the products of Bukhara artisans.