THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES IN QASHQADARYO REGION DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Abstract

This article analyzes major projects implemented in Qashqadaryo Region with the participation of foreign investments during the early years of Uzbekistan’s independence. In particular, it examines the construction of a textile complex in Qarshi city in collaboration with Turkey’s Yazeks Corporation, as well as the establishment and development stages of the Uzbek-Chinese joint venture “Navro‘z” in Nishon district, specializing in livestock leather processing in cooperation with China’s Yejchuan Company, based on archival documents. Additionally, the article provides information on the establishment and economic impact of the Uzbek-American “Shahri International” oil plant and the Uzbek-British joint venture “Shahrisabzkonserva” in Shahrisabz. These examples are of significant importance for studying the investment policy of independent Uzbekistan.