Central Asia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing investment destinations in Eurasia. Over the past year, intra-regional trade reached $10.7 billion, while total investment increased by 17%.
The region’s international profile is also strengthening. Cooperation within the “Central Asia+” framework is becoming more institutionalized, with countries increasingly presenting coordinated positions on major global platforms. The anticipated accession of Azerbaijan to this format is expected to further amplify the region’s collective voice in the international arena.
Bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are likewise entering a new phase. Macroeconomic indicators point to a steady and positive trajectory in their cooperation. Over the past eight years, Uzbekistan has attracted $120 billion in foreign direct investment, with an additional $50 billion targeted for 2026. Bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is projected to reach $1 billion by 2030, supported by already signed industrial cooperation agreements.
AUIC is already advancing a number of investment initiatives across the region. The company has invested $1.7 million in digital infrastructure, $2 million in higher education, and $15 million in retail. A further 15 projects are currently under active development.
