Investment, Innovation and International Cooperation: Tashkent to Become a Hub for Global Dialogue
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A press conference dedicated to preparations for the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum was held at the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, according to Dunyo News Agency.
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov presented the key indicators of the upcoming forum to the media and outlined the scale of the event.
According to the minister, more than 9,100 participants have already registered for the forum, including 3,454 foreign delegates from 102 countries. Registration remains open.
It was noted that the combined assets of the companies that have confirmed their participation amount to approximately USD 42 trillion, equivalent to nearly 38 percent of global gross domestic product. Participants include senior executives and representatives of leading international financial institutions and corporations operating in finance, energy, engineering, logistics, and high technology.
Particular attention was drawn to the high level of official representation. While 26 government delegations participated in last year’s forum, the number has risen to 62 this year. Eight heads of state and government are expected to address the opening ceremony.
The forum will also bring together 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 delegates will represent international organizations and financial institutions.
According to the minister, the forum’s agenda has been significantly expanded, with the number of events increasing from 36 to 79. The business programme will feature 34 panel discussions, eight pitch sessions, and seven major business forums involving representatives from the United States, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye, China, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Discussions will focus on industrial development, green energy, the Middle Corridor, digital governance, artificial intelligence, Islamic finance, and food security.
On 18 June, the fourth meeting of the Foreign Investors Council will take place, during which representatives of 75 major companies will present their proposals to the President of Uzbekistan.
The forum will also host the second exhibition showcasing Uzbekistan’s investment potential. International investors will be introduced to the country’s achievements in geology, energy, the chemical industry, mechanical engineering, light industry, agriculture, information technology, and artificial intelligence.
Sports diplomacy will form a separate component of the programme. On 16 June, the Silk Road Night Run will be held at New Uzbekistan Park, while on 15 June the TIIF Open tennis tournament will take place at the Olympic City, bringing together representatives of the international business and investment community.
To cover the forum, representatives of 123 media outlets from 41 countries will travel to Tashkent. A total of 209 foreign journalists have been accredited—twice as many as last year. The list of international media includes leading global news agencies and television networks.
As emphasized during the press conference, the three-day forum is expected to result in the signing of new investment agreements worth tens of billions of dollars.
The Tashkent International Investment Forum continues to serve as one of the key platforms for strengthening Uzbekistan’s investment cooperation with international partners, promoting promising projects, and expanding global economic engagement.
