TASHKENT - The Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum concluded with the signing of 166 agreements worth $43.1 billion, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan. The ministry notes that the increase reflects a shift toward the implementation of specific projects and long-term investment partnerships, Gazeta.uz reports.
For comparison, the volume of agreements in 2023 was $11 billion, in 2024 – $26.6 billion, and in 2025 – $30.5 billion, representing a nearly fourfold increase compared to 2023. The number of signed documents remained stable – 166 compared to 164 in 2023.
The forum brought together over 10,400 participants, including 3,802 foreign delegates from 102 countries. In 2026, this number reached 3,802 compared to 1,050 in 2022, reflecting a significant increase in international participation.
The event was attended by 3,145 representatives of companies and investment funds, with combined assets estimated at approximately $42 trillion. The participation of government delegations also increased—76 compared to 26 the previous year.
Key topics of the forum included energy, transport, digitalization, AI, and industrial cooperation. A total of 79 events were held, including panel discussions and business meetings with countries from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The development of the Foreign Investors' Council and the initiative to establish the Tashkent International Financial Center to expand Uzbekistan's investment infrastructure were also discussed.
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June 22, 2026