The EDB has joined the Foreign Investors Council under the President of Uzbekistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has become a full member of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Foreign Investors Council is an advisory body to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, established to attract foreign direct investment and improve the country’s investment climate. It comprises leading international financial institutions and major foreign companies operating in Uzbekistan, including the EBRD, IFC, and other organizations.

Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the EDB, noted that the Bank’s accession to the Council is recognition of its role in the economic development of Central Asia.

“We see growing interest from international businesses in the country and are ready to participate in dialogue with investors and the state actively, contribute to strengthening Uzbekistan’s potential to attract investment, and share our deep knowledge of the region and our experience”, he emphasized.

As a reminder, Uzbekistan became the seventh EDB member state in 2025. The Bank is expanding its investment activities in the country, further strengthening its position as a key partner in the region’s sustainable economic growth.

Aziza Alimova, UzA