On 1 December, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on enhancing export potential and simplifying entrepreneurs’ access to public services.

Uzbekistan aims to increase its export volume to $45 billion by 2030. To achieve this target, it is necessary to enter new high-margin markets rather than limiting efforts to traditional ones.

A comprehensive analysis of key consumer segments and high-demand products in foreign markets has been conducted. Significant reserves and opportunities have been identified for expanding Uzbekistan’s exports in sectors such as construction materials, light industry, electrical engineering, food processing, household chemicals, mechanical engineering, and metallurgy.

In this regard, at the presentation, it was emphasized that it is essential to establish preferential trade arrangements and strengthen trade and economic relations with countries that represent promising markets, as well as to expand infrastructure and increase the throughput capacity of border crossing points in proportion to the growth of export and import volumes.

Responsible officials provided information on the position of domestic goods in foreign markets, the types of products in demand, joint projects being implemented with international partners, and ongoing efforts to diversify exports. Instructions were given to ensure the full utilization of existing potential, open new markets, and simplify foreign trade mechanisms.

It was noted that 81 government agencies currently provide 739 types of services to entrepreneurs. However, because 576 of these services are delivered in a fragmented manner, entrepreneurs have to collect documents and visit multiple institutions. For example, launching the production of meat products requires completing 17 procedures and contacting 10 different agencies.

At the same time, there is no unified service platform offering consulting in accounting, taxation, export procedures, and certification. Such services could be integrated with banks, insurance companies, the stock exchange, brokers, logistics operators, as well as business education programs and training courses.

It was proposed to establish “Biznes Hamroh” centers that would bring together all public and private services for entrepreneurs in a single location.

According to the plan presented, the centers to be established under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will provide all public and private services in a single location, based on a “one-stop shop” principle, through a single electronic platform. A 24-hour call center will also be set up to handle inquiries from entrepreneurs.

The President approved this proposal and emphasized that the center must cover the entire range of business support, from the creation of an entrepreneurial entity and the organization of its activities to the sale of finished products and export. Relevant instructions were given to the responsible officials.

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