Economics
President Mirziyoyev criticizes regional governors as imports outpace exports in five regions
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has criticized regional governors and senior officials for failing to address widening trade imbalances, saying imports have been growing faster than exports in several parts of Uzbekistan and ordering stronger support for exporters.

President Mirziyoyev voiced strong criticism against regional governors following a report indicating that imports significantly outpaced exports in five regions.
During a meeting on July 21, which focused on the
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