The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum opens with record participation, showcasing Uzbekistan’s growing appeal as a key global investment destination.
Tashkent, June 9, 2025 – The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) officially commenced in Uzbekistan’s capital, bringing together over 8,000 participants, including nearly 3,000 international delegates from around 100 countries. The forum, held at an unprecedented scale this year, has become a pivotal event on the regional economic calendar.
Leaders from government, finance, and industry have assembled to explore new opportunities and partnerships. High-level attendees include President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria, Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan, and other senior government officials from Central Asia, as well as heads of major financial institutions like Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank.
Spanning several days, the forum features panel discussions, bilateral meetings, project presentations, and the formal signing of agreements aimed at boosting international cooperation. This year’s forum also introduces the inaugural National Exhibition of Uzbekistan’s Industrial and Investment Potential, where 90 local companies from sectors including petrochemicals, engineering, food processing, and construction present investment-ready projects.
Major sponsors such as Acwa Power, Uzum, Koc Construction, and Yandex Uzbekistan signal the rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s business environment. Gold and silver sponsors include major players in banking, energy, and technology, further highlighting the forum’s relevance.
With extensive media coverage from over 100 journalists representing global outlets like CNN, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera, TIIF 2025 cements its status as a premier platform for international economic engagement in Central Asia.
Source: IN Diplomacy Reporters
