Despite global declines in cement production, the country has significantly increased its production capacity, with major enterprises contributing to a robust 19.3% rise in output.

Dmitry Petrin, Regional Projects Coordinator at the World Bank, stressed the need for collaborative strategies to address water and energy challenges in Central Asia during the Eurasian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Almaty. He highlighted risks from Afghanistan’s Qoshtapa Canal, advocating for efficient water use, regional cooperation on hydropower projects, and stronger partnerships with multilateral development banks to ensure sustainable resource management and economic resilience.

According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2024, "The growth projection for the Caucasus and Central Asia is revised upward to 4.9% from 4.7% for 2024 and to 5.3% from 5.2% for 2025."

In 2025, the Medical Insurance Fund will receive an additional UZS 185bn (approximately $14.3mn) for surgical operations for those in need.