The Asdaa Oman newspaper has published an analytical article by Eldor Aripov, Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies, on President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Address to the Oliy Majlis and the people of Uzbekistan.

The article highlights that this Address is a crucial strategic document, symbolizing Uzbekistan’s deliberate move towards a new, stable, and promising stage of development.

It is noted that over the past decade, the country’s economy has undergone a profound structural transformation. The country’s nominal GDP has more than doubled. At the same time, steady growth rates of about 6 percent were maintained even amid global crises, pandemics, and external economic shocks, indicating greater stability in the national economy.

The publication focuses on the changes in the industry structure. Industrial production has more than doubled over the past 10 years, and processing industries now account for over 80 percent of GDP. Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical industries began to play a key role, reflecting the transition from a raw-material model to an industry-oriented growth model.

The article also examines the agricultural sector, in which the priority has shifted from merely increasing production to processing and exporting finished products. The growth of food exports and the development of value chains reduce the economy’s dependence on price and yield fluctuations, thereby fostering a more sustainable development model.

A significant place is given to the social agenda in the publication. The poverty rate in Uzbekistan has decreased from about 35 percent in 2017-2018 to 8.9 percent in 2024, with further reductions forecast. The fight against poverty, employment, and income growth, as well as the improvement of education and healthcare, are presented in the Address as long-term strategic priorities of state policy.

In conclusion, the Address of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev constitutes an integral strategic framework for the country’s development. Supported by statistical data and assessments from international organizations, it strengthens domestic public consensus and increases Uzbekistan’s confidence on the global stage, thereby influencing the sustainability of reforms and the state’s long-term competitiveness.

I.Abdukhalikov, UzA