President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has traveled to Syrdarya region’s Akaltyn district also affected by the flood a fortnight ago, and met with local residents.

While in the Sardoba district, the President of Uzbekistan held a meeting with locals.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has visited the Mirzaabad district in Syrdarya region and reviewed the work undertaken in areas affected by the emergency two weeks ago.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived on May 15 in the Syrdarya region.

In 2019, Uzbekistan’s GDP grew by 5.6 %, slightly accelerating from 5.4 % in 2018. In Q1 2020, the economy expanded by 4.1 % but is likely to contract in Q2 2020 as the impact of containment measures (lasting for at least two months) kicks in, according to the latest report by EBRD.

On May 13 President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a government session on measures to further relax the lockdown and revitalize economic sectors while maintaining a high level of vigilance and strict control over the epidemiological situation.