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Uzbekistan

Ministry of Construction clarifies the number of illegally built high-rises in Tashkent: not 720, but 61

The Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan corrected the figure previously announced by Minister Sherzod Khidoyatov: 61 illegally built high-rise buildings have been identified in Tashkent, not 720. In total, the capital has more than 320 illegally built structures. The ministry apologized for the error but did not explain the discrepancy in the data.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Nearly 5,000 Elevators in Uzbekistan Have Expired Service Life — Ministry of Construction

Minister of Construction Sherzod Khidoyatov told deputies that 4,973 elevators in the country have expired service life. In 2026–2030, another 4,953 elevators are planned to be upgraded. Since 2021, 3,274 elevators have been replaced with budget funds and 71 repaired. The 'Safe Elevator' platform has been launched for oversight, and facilities cannot be accepted into operation without its approval.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

In Uzbekistan, 4,973 elevators have exceeded their service life — Ministry of Construction

Minister of Construction Sherzod Khidoyatov, speaking at a 'Government Hour' in the Legislative Chamber, reported that 4,973 elevators in the country have exceeded their service life, citing untimely maintenance as one of the causes of malfunctions. In 2021–2026, 3,274 elevators were replaced, and repairs of another 4,953 are planned by 2030. Since May 1, 2025, the Xavfsiz lift platform has been operating for remote monitoring.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Construction licenses planned to be issued in 2–3 days instead of months — Ministry of Construction submitted the draft to the government

The Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has submitted to the government a draft resolution on digitalizing licensing in the construction sector. It provides for abolishing the requirement to submit up to 30–40 documents, automatic data retrieval through interagency integration, and reducing application review times by 50–60%. This was reported by the head of the ministry's press service, Saidnosir Usmanov.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read