MINERAL RESOURSE OF UZBEKISTAN AND THEIR GLOBAL IMPORTANCE. COTTON INDUSTRY:HISTORY AND CURRENT ROLE IN THE ECONOMY

Abstract

Annotation:this article discusses the mineral resources of Uzbekistan and their 
significant global importance, as well as the country’s cotton industry and its current 
role in the national economy. It explains how Uzbekistan has developed its rich mineral 
base—including gold,  copper, uranium,  and other  valuable  metals—and how these 
resources contribute to both domestic economic growth and international trade. The 
article highlights the strategic importance of Uzbekistan’s minerals, which are used in 
energy production, industry, and technology, making the country an important player 
in  global  markets.It  also  emphasizes  the  role  of  the  cotton  industry,  which  has 
historically  been  one  of  Uzbekistan’s  key  agricultural  sectors.  Cotton  production 
continues to support the rural economy, provide employment, and contribute to export 
revenues. The article outlines modern reforms and innovations in the cotton sector, 
including  the  introduction  of  environmentally  friendly  farming  practices, 
mechanization,  and  digital  technologies  to  increase  productivity  and 
quality.Furthermore, the article describes efforts to diversify the economy by linking 
the mineral and cotton industries to broader industrial and manufacturing development. 
These initiatives have strengthened Uzbekistan’s economic resilience, improved living 
standards,  and  expanded  its  participation  in  international  trade.Overall,  the  article 
shows how Uzbekistan’s natural resources and strategic industries—through careful 
management,  modernization,  and  international  cooperation—play  a  vital  role  in 
building a strong, competitive, and sustainable economy that successfully balances 
traditional strengths with modern growth.