In the first quarter of 2018, Uzbekistan launched 29 projects under the Program of Measures for the Further Development of the Textile and Sewing and Knitting Industries for 2017-2019.

According to the press service of the Association “Uztekstilprom”, 7 new enterprises were put into operation for a total investment amount of US$104.8 million in the first quarter of 2018.

The export potential of these enterprises is about US$50.0 million. The introduction of these enterprises allowed production of fabrics, dyed yarns, linens and yarn to be adjusted.

According to the program for creating new jobs, an additional 1,290 new jobs were created through implementation of new projects and development of existing enterprises.

UzDaily.com