Uzbekistan continues to support foreign investors interested in implementing projects for the development of modern recreational areas and advancing this sector.

Last year, Azerbaijani entrepreneur Emin Agalarov proposed the creation of the international tourist center Sea Breeze Uzbekistan on the shores of the Charvak Reservoir. The project, spanning over 500 hectares, envisions the development of recreational zones, sports facilities, hotel infrastructure, and residential complexes. This initiative has sparked active public discussion and raised numerous questions among citizens.

During an open dialogue, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov, along with representatives of relevant agencies, responded to questions from the public and journalists.

In Uzbekistan, significant attention is given to environmental protection and the implementation of public oversight in this field. However, it is essential to note that areas adjacent to reservoirs and designated for public recreation currently lack conditions that meet modern standards of environmental safety and sustainable development.

In this regard, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change has emphasized the need to transform such areas into modern recreational zones.

“There has already been construction and the development of recreational areas around the Charvak Reservoir. The current proposal is to continue developing such zones where necessary, while imposing a moratorium on construction in other areas. All construction will be regulated by law, which will prevent unauthorized building. The Ministry has not yet received any official documentation regarding the ‘Sea Breeze Uzbekistan’ project. Should relevant documents be submitted, they will be made available for public discussion. At present, there is no official information about any construction activities or the opening of a sales office”, said the Minister.

According to available data, there is currently a significant outflow of funds from the national budget, exceeding $1 billion, due to the growing number of citizens traveling abroad for leisure purposes. This fact underscores the need to develop and implement programs that create modern and economically accessible recreational zones within the country.

Abdulaziz Rustamov, photos by Nosirjon Khaydarov, UzA