The 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026) concluded with the signing of 166 investment agreements worth USD 43.1 billion, marking a 41% increase compared to the previous year (USD 30.5 billion). Since the inaugural forum in 2022, the number of international participants has grown by more than 3.5 times.
Key highlights of this year’s forum include:
→ 85 members of the Foreign Investors Council, up from 54 a year earlier
→ 10,409 participants, including 3,802 international delegates from 102 countries
→ 76 government representatives, an increase of 26 compared to last year
→ 79 business programme events, including seven bilateral business forums
During the forum, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined six strategic priorities for investors:
→ Strengthening legal protections for investors
→ Developing capital markets and alternative financing instruments
→ Expanding high value-added manufacturing
→ Advancing cooperation in green energy and artificial intelligence
→ Enhancing regional transport connectivity
→ Deepening investment cooperation to support regional development
The forum’s record outcomes underscore Uzbekistan’s growing role as an investment destination and its continued commitment to fostering a transparent, competitive, and internationally connected business environment.
