Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Shaykhantakhur district of Tashkent in order to get acquainted with the living conditions of the population and ongoing creative work.

The head of state got acquainted with the work of the vocational guidance center opened in the Samarkand Darvoz mahalla. Here, young people and women are trained in modern professions in the field of trade, marketing, finance and information technology. In the future, graduates will be assisted in finding high-paying jobs. The area around the center is landscaped, grapes are planted.

A presentation of measures to reduce poverty and ensure employment of the population took place here. At a meeting on these issues, held on 10 May, it was proposed to stimulate entrepreneurs to create new jobs.

For example, there are 51 mahallas in Shaykhantakhur district. There are more than 100 entrepreneurs with high potential. On the basis of an agreement, the unemployed in the mahalla are assigned to them. The state will create conditions, and entrepreneurs will train the population in professions and provide them with jobs.

- This is beneficial for both parties, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev. - Now many entrepreneurs want to expand their activities, everyone needs qualified workers. Our goal is to let enterprises turn into practical monocenters and train specialists for the industry. The state will provide the necessary infrastructure for this, financial and tax incentives. Due to the increase in jobs, the growth of the purchasing power of the population, these investments will eventually return to the economy. Most importantly, this practice will not only enable young people to acquire a profession, but will also become a school of life.

During the presentation, proposals for the use of the tourism potential of Shaykhantakhur were also considered. It was noted that the khokims of the capital's districts should study the experience of South Korea, Singapore and other countries.

The head of state also visited the center's sports and recreation complex, which has an indoor pool and a gym.