Tashkent International Investment Forum: a new platform for global business dialogue
The 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum will be held in the capital from June 16 to 18.
The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade held a press conference focused on this reputable forum, discussing its organization, participants, and anticipated results. The event was attended by Minister Laziz Kudratov, deputy ministers, and media representatives.
The Minister stated, “The 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum will boost Uzbekistan’s investment potential and serve as a wide platform for dialogue among local and international business and financial representatives”. He added that the number of participants is increasing annually, providing ample opportunities to showcase the country’s economic strength to the global community.
This year, 3,423 foreign delegates from 100 countries are expected to attend the event. The total assets of the companies participating in the forum amount to $42 trillion, equivalent to almost 38 percent of global GDP. In addition to representatives of world-renowned companies such as BlackRock, ACWA Power, Volkswagen, and Meta, the forum will be attended by heads and representatives of leading international companies in finance, energy, mechanical engineering, logistics, and technology.
This year, the number of official delegations is also quite high. While 26 government delegations attended the forum last year, this year that number has reached 62. Speeches by eight heads of state and government are expected at the opening ceremony. The forum will also be attended by the heads of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the BRICS New Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Eurasian Development Bank, and the OPEC Fund. In total, 372 representatives of international organizations and banks are expected to participate.
The forum program has also been significantly expanded. The number of events has increased from 36 to 79. The forum will include 34 panel discussions, eight pitch sessions, and seven major business forums featuring experts from the United States, Korea, Türkiye, China, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. These sessions will address current issues such as industrial development, green energy, digital governance, artificial intelligence, Islamic banking, and food security.
At the fourth meeting of the Foreign Investors Council, representatives of 75 major companies will present their proposals to the Head of State.
The second exhibition highlighting Uzbekistan’s investment potential will also be held, showcasing achievements in geology, energy, chemistry, mechanical engineering, light industry, agriculture, IT, and artificial intelligence.
This year, as another innovation, investors will have the opportunity to make contacts even on the running tracks and tennis courts of New Tashkent.
Representatives of 123 media outlets from 41 countries, including 209 foreign journalists, will arrive to cover the forum. This is twice as many as last year.
Following three days of meetings, investment agreements valued at tens of billions of dollars are expected to be signed. The forum aims to boost Uzbekistan’s attractiveness to investors, deepen collaboration with international financial institutions and major corporations, and unlock significant opportunities for the country’s economy.
Nasiba Ziyodullayeva, UzA
