The test swap operation will be carried out in cooperation with international financial counterparties and the funds in the amount of $20 million.

Uzbekneftegaz has produced more than 2.8 bcm of natural gas and 9,400 tonnes of oil in the first months of 2022.

The central bank forecasts that Uzbekistan's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 5.5-6.5 percent this year.

The funds will be provided as part of the ADB Country Operations Business Plan for 2022-2024.

UzMRC was founded by the ministry in 2020 to provide the population with affordable and long-term mortgage loans.