ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Uzbekistan will host the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) from June 16–19, positioning its capital as an emerging investment hub in Central Asia as the country posts strong economic growth and advances financial reforms. Held under the theme “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships,” the forum will focus on protecting capital in uncertain global conditions, strengthening institutions in frontier markets, and expanding international cooperation,said a release …
Tashkent to host fifth international investment forum amid economic surge
ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Uzbekistan will host the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) from June 16–19, positioning its capital as an emerging investment hub in Central Asia as the country posts strong economic growth and advances financial reforms.
Held under the theme “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships,” the forum will focus on protecting capital in uncertain global conditions, strengthening institutions in frontier markets, and expanding international cooperation,said a release issued here on Froday.
The event comes as Uzbekistan reports robust macroeconomic performance. The economy grew 7.7% in 2025, with gross domestic product surpassing US$147 billion, according to official data. Foreign direct investment rose sharply, reaching US$42 billion a tenfold increase from 2017 levels ,while exports climbed 24% to US $33.8 billion.
Major credit rating agencies, including Fitch Ratings and S&P Global, upgraded Uzbekistan’s sovereign rating to BB, and Moody’s revised its outlook to positive. International reserves have exceeded $77 billion, the Central Bank said.
Last year’s forum drew more than 8,000 participants from 97 countries and resulted in $30.5 billion in signed agreements.
Attendees included senior officials such as Rumen Radev and Robert Fico, as well as leaders of major financial institutions.
A central focus of this year’s gathering will be the newly established Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC), created by presidential decree in March. The center will operate under a special legal regime based on common-law principles, with its own regulator, arbitration system, and tax incentives extending to 2076.
Organizers say the forum’s agenda will revolve around four main themes: investment resilience, financial market development, trade and logistics connectivity, and energy transition.
Planned discussions include regulatory frameworks for alternative investment funds, development of trans-Caspian transport routes, and sovereign credit ratings across Central Asia.
Energy is expected to be a key topic. Uzbekistan aims to generate 54 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The country currently operates more than 4 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with plans to expand significantly.
Public-private partnership agreements worth about US $28 billion have already been signed in the sector.
The forum will also host bilateral business meetings with countries including South Korea, the United States, and Turkey, alongside a China–Shanghai Cooperation Organization investment dialogue. An industrial exhibition and networking events are scheduled to run in parallel.
Despite the positive momentum, discussions are expected to address ongoing challenges, including corporate governance reforms, privatization efforts, and the need for stronger transparency standards to attract institutional investors.
Officials say the forum has evolved from a promotional platform into a practical tool for investment policy, with increasing emphasis on converting agreements into operational projects.
The 2026 edition coincides with a series of reforms, including the launch of the financial center and new legislation for investment funds, which authorities hope will strengthen Uzbekistan’s position as a regional investment destination.
