DEVELOPMENT OF FREE ECONOMIC ZONES AND ISSUES OF INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

. The article discusses free economic zones, which are considered the main factor in the socioeconomic development of the country, their attractiveness and the organization of new high-tech industries, more active involvement of regions in the development of the production of competitive and export products. The focus on modern industrial products, production, and mechanical engineering have been studied as favorable conditions for the consistent development of free economic zones as the most important factor in expanding the attraction of foreign direct investment to ensure the rapid development of communications, road transport, social infrastructure and logistics services. In addition, the article analyzes such issues as the creation, especially of small businesses and private entrepreneurship, increasing export potential, strengthening diversification policies, the sustainability of the regional economy and the current situation in our country.