More than 8,000 participants from 99 countries are expected to attend the Tashkent International Investment Forum.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was informed about the preparatory work for the upcoming Tashkent International Investment Forum.

 

It was noted that this forum has become an important international platform for showcasing Uzbekistan's investment potential, as well as for forming and promoting mutually beneficial projects with foreign partners.

 

According to data, the first forum held in 2022 was attended by over a thousand foreign guests from 56 countries. The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum, scheduled for June 16-18 this year, is expected to host more than 8,000 participants from 99 countries, including nearly 3,100 foreign guests.

 

The forum will be attended by heads and representatives of foreign governments, prominent international financial institutions, large companies, investment funds, and business circles.

 

The event program includes a plenary session, bilateral meetings, presentations of sectors and regions, ceremonies for signing investment agreements, and business networking.

 

Additionally, an exhibition dedicated to Uzbekistan's investment potential is planned, showcasing opportunities in agriculture, light industry, geology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, the chemical industry, energy, artificial intelligence, and information technology.

 

As part of the forum, the next plenary meeting of the Foreign Investors Council under the President will also be held. It will discuss issues of further improving the investment climate in the country, accelerating industrial-technological and innovative development, and expanding favorable conditions for the private sector and international investors.

 

A package of major investment agreements is also planned to be signed based on the outcomes of this year's forum. Work on forming new projects is currently ongoing.

 

The agreements being developed cover areas such as the chemical industry, geology and metallurgy, light industry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction materials, energy and ecology, digital technologies, construction and infrastructure, banking and finance, transport and logistics, tourism, and education.

 

It was emphasized that these projects will serve to create new jobs, produce high value-added products, increase export potential, modernize infrastructure, and enhance the investment attractiveness of the regions.

 

The head of state noted the importance of holding the forum at a high organizational level and demonstrating the investment potential of each sector and region through specific projects.

 

Furthermore, instructions were given to officials regarding welcoming foreign guests, thoroughly organizing the event program, defining clear implementation mechanisms for the signed agreements, and systematically monitoring their execution after the forum.