President Mirziyoyev directs $1 billion fine-chemical push to combat $4.5 billion import dependency

Tashkent Times is an English language online-newspaper that brings all latest Uzbekistan news

July 21, 2026

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has mandated a $1 billion initiative for fine-chemical projects, aiming to address the nation's $4.5 billion annual import reliance in the chemical sector

uzbekistan economy industrial development import substitution fine chemicals high-value manufacturing investment navoiyazot chemical industry

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