Fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum launched as Uzbekistan continues FDI drive

WithUzbekistan'seconomy nearly doubling with 6% GDP growth in 2023 and over $90 billion in foreign investments have been attracted, TIIF 2024is set to drive further deals and investment. 

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan,April 3, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of the Republic ofUzbekistan(MIIT) have announced the fourth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF),Uzbekistan'smost significant international economic event, will be taking place at the Central Asian Expo (CAEx)Uzbekistanfrom10-12 June 2025.

Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of the Republic ofUzbekistan, highlighted the country's strengthening position as a dynamically developing investment hub in Central Asia. "The government is taking decisive steps to improveUzbekistan'sinvestment and business climate, removing all barriers," he stated.

Over 3,000 participants from more than 75 different countries are expected to travel toTashkentfor TIIF 2025. Many of the participants are major investors, financial institutions, policymakers, economists, corporate leaders, experts in sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation.

During the announcement, Minister Kudratov spoke about the promising progressUzbekistanis making noting that the economy has nearly doubled in recent years, with 6% GDP growth in 2023. Trade turnover continues to grow steadily, and over $90 billion in foreign investments have been attracted.

Minister Kudratov said:"TIIF-2025 is not just a forum—it's a real tool for attracting investments, forging strategic partnerships, and discussing global economic trends. We invite all interested parties to join this landmark event."

What to expect from TIIF 2025

This year's program will focus on strategic sectors, investment opportunities, legislative reforms and business climate improvements. Selected participants will also be invited to a plenary session with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President ofUzbekistan.

TIIF 2025 will be focused on a number of key topics which will give participants the opportunity to listen to industry leaders on the below:

• SMEs as the engine of economic growth
• Industrial progress: automotive, electrical engineering, machinery
• Water resource management challenges and innovations
• Investor protection and legal system modernisation
• Fintech and e-commerce development
• Green energy and sustainable development
• Privatisation and investment reforms
• Urban development and infrastructure modernisation
• Textile and chemical industry value chains
• Digitalisation and AI as new business frontiers

Through comprehensive reforms, and a favourable business environment,Uzbekistanis seeing real progress. The"Uzbekistan-2030"Strategy is accelerating to support the economic development of the country. By 2030,Uzbekistan'sGDP is projected to reach $200 billion.

The previous TIIF in 2024 brought together 2,500+ participants and a record $26.6 billion in agreements were signed, demonstratingUzbekistan'shigh investment appeal. TIIF is an internationally recognised space that platforms the high-growth potential ofUzbekistanand other Central Asian markets.

To register for the 2025 Forum, visitwww.tiif.online.

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