ISLAMABAD/UZA, Jun 17 (APP):The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) concluded on Tuesday with strong participation from world leaders, international financial institutions, investors and business executives, showcasing Uzbekistan’s transformation into one of the region’s fastest-growing and most attractive investment destinations. The plenary session was attended by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Albania Bajram Begaj, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander …
Tashkent Investment Forum highlights Uzbekistan’s emergence as regional economic hub
ISLAMABAD/UZA, Jun 17 (APP):The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) concluded on Tuesday with strong participation from world leaders, international financial institutions, investors and business executives, showcasing Uzbekistan’s transformation into one of the region’s fastest-growing and most attractive investment destinations.
The plenary session was attended by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Albania Bajram Begaj, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda and President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff.
More than 10,000 delegates from over 100 countries participated in the forum, underlining growing international confidence in Uzbekistan’s ongoing economic reforms and investment climate.
Addressing the gathering, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reaffirmed his government’s commitment to creating a transparent, investor-friendly and competitive economy.
“It is no exaggeration to say that the most important partner in turning ambitious visions into reality is an investor with good intentions. The doors of New Uzbekistan will always remain open to foreign investors who come with trust and ideas,” he said.
The forum highlighted Uzbekistan’s strong economic performance, with the country recording 7.7 percent growth last year. Officials said the national economy is expected to exceed $180 billion this year, while total investment inflows reached $43 billion.
Participants noted that Uzbekistan had attracted more than $150 billion in foreign investment over the years, including $123 billion during the last five years, reflecting growing confidence among international investors.
Economic experts attending the forum observed that global investors were increasingly seeking markets that offered legal certainty, financial stability and predictable business environments amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
In this regard, Uzbekistan presented plans to strengthen investor protection mechanisms, improve arbitration systems and establish new financial institutions aimed at facilitating foreign investment.
The forum also underscored the country’s shift toward a diversified and innovation-driven economy. Officials outlined plans to expand high-value manufacturing industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery production, electrical engineering and digital technologies.
Particular attention was given to the development of critical minerals and value-added processing industries, as global demand for lithium, copper and rare earth elements continues to grow.
Renewable energy emerged as another major theme of the forum, with Uzbekistan highlighting ongoing investments in solar and wind power projects, energy storage systems and modern electricity infrastructure aimed at enhancing long-term energy security.
Participants also discussed the increasing role of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in driving future economic growth and improving productivity across various sectors.
Transport and logistics development featured prominently in the discussions, with officials emphasizing Uzbekistan’s strategic location along emerging regional transit corridors linking Asia and Europe.
Experts noted that planned railway and infrastructure projects could significantly enhance the country’s role as a regional logistics hub, boosting trade, industrial development and transit revenues.
The forum also drew attention to Uzbekistan’s demographic advantages, including a growing population, rapid urbanization and rising demand for housing, infrastructure and services, which are creating new opportunities for investors.
Analysts described the forum as an important platform not only for attracting foreign investment but also for presenting Uzbekistan’s long-term vision centered on institutional reforms, technological advancement and regional connectivity.
Observers said the initiatives unveiled during the event reflected the country’s ambition to position itself as a leading regional center for investment, logistics and innovation in Central Asia.
