On Monday, following the government meeting on problems in the fuel and energy sector, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited construction sites in New Tashkent, his press service reported.
At the New Tashkent Construction Directorate, he was briefed on the progress of work and future development plans.
Discussions covered the harmonious development of transport and engineering infrastructure, the interconnection of green zones and public spaces, and the integration of New Tashkent with the capital's existing urban area, according to the statement.
The president stressed the need to carry out all projects "within a unified urban planning concept, ensuring high quality and architectural harmony," the press service noted.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev then toured the new campus of Nizami National Pedagogical University. Finishing construction and interior work is already underway in the rectorate building and several faculty buildings. The campus will include academic buildings, research laboratories, an information resource center, a digital library, student dormitories, and sports and cultural facilities.
The head of state next inspected construction of the new building of the National Library of Uzbekistan. The facility is regarded as one of the new city's key centers for science and public education, envisioned as "a modern hub bringing together reading, scholarly research, and cultural and educational engagement."
Construction and finishing work on the complex is reportedly 90% complete, with the library's opening planned for this year. It will feature high-tech spaces for storing, cataloguing, protecting, and disinfecting book collections, along with a 300-seat café, a gallery, sports areas, and recreational spaces. The four-story building, spanning more than 30,000 square meters, will be able to serve 1,420 readers at a time, and a dedicated educational and research environment is being created for visually impaired visitors.
The next stop was the campus of New Uzbekistan University. Built on a 50-hectare site, the complex is designed to accommodate 10,000 students. Alongside faculty and rectorate buildings, it will house a library, a museum, exhibition and multimedia halls, a sports complex, a swimming pool, and student dormitories. "Special attention in the new campus has been paid to creating a unified environment that brings together education, research, innovation, and student life," the statement said.
The president also inspected construction of a modern football stadium, which will serve as the main venue for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosting the tournament's semifinals and final. Construction of the 55,000-seat arena began in November 2025. The six-story sports complex is being built to FIFA standards, with 65% of the work completed so far.
More than 10 escalators will be installed to move spectators through the venue. The stadium grounds will include three training pitches and parking for 5,500 vehicles, and a metro station will be built nearby, designed to be seamlessly integrated with the city's transport network.
Particular attention in the project has been devoted to principles of green energy, "smart" management, and environmental sustainability, the president's press service reported.
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