By Roy Lie Atjam
The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum TIIF is nothing short of Uzbekistan’s flagship event, promulgating the nation’s dynamic potential. Held from June 9-12, 2025, in the vibrant capital of Tashkent, the forum commenced with an inspiring inaugural ceremony on June 10th, highlighted by a compelling keynote address from His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
This forum was meticulously crafted to not only attract significant investment but also to ignite unprecedented economic growth across Uzbekistan, organized by the esteemed Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
TIIF 2025 has concluded with remarkable success. A sweeping 35 agreements spanning diverse sectors have been signed, with a staggering value of $31 billion. These agreements underscore Uzbekistan’s commitment to fostering a robust environment for Foreign Direct Investment, firmly establishing the country as a rising economic force on the global stage.
The forum attracted more than 5000 visitors daily and more 700 business meetings in Business to Business and Business to government formats were held within its framework, serving as a platform for discussing new initiatives and establishing business connections between Uzbek and foreign companies in the country.
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan. The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF)9-12 June 2025, officially opened in Uzbekistan’s capital, marking a key event in the regional investment agenda.
In his opening remarks, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev positioned Uzbekistan as a dynamic hub for sustainable investment, calling for stronger global cooperation and outlining the country’s ambitious reform agenda focused on green energy, digital transformation, financial innovation and the strategic development of critical minerals.
In 2025, the forum is being held on an unprecedented scale, with investment projects across strategically important sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, digital technologies and more presented to the international community.
TIIF serves as an effective platform for strengthening international economic cooperation. This year, the forum has gathered more than 8,000 delegates, including nearly 3,000 international guests from almost 100 countries.
It is attended by such prominent figures as Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Kyrgyztan’s Cabinet of Ministers Chairman Adilbek Kasymaliev, Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers Deputy Chairman Nokerguly Ataguliyev, as well as the heads of major financial institutions including Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank.
A key highlight of the forum is the First National Exhibition of Uzbekistan’s Industrial and Investment Potential, featuring 90 companies from more than 10 fast-growing sectors, including petrochemicals, engineering, construction, and food processing. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity for investors to gain a comprehensive understanding of Uzbekistan’s potential and investment-ready projects.
In his opening address, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also outlined four strategic priorities: the transition to a green economy, the rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, the modernization of the financial sector, and the growing global demand for technological minerals.
“We have all necessary capabilities to transform our region into a hub for the production of high value-added goods from minerals. In this regard, we are constructing “Metals of the Future” techno parks in the Tashkent and Samarkand regions,” President Mirziyoyev said.
Uzbekistan’s president put forward an initiative: investors implementing full-cycle operations – from geological exploration to the production of finished goods – will be granted a rent tax refund for 10 years.
Addressing guests of the forum, President Mirziyoyev noted that Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product has doubled over the past eight years and the volume of Uzbekistan’s trade with its neighbours has increased by more than 3.5 times.
“We propose promoting the ‘Concept of an Integrated Region for Investment and Trade’ in Central Asia. In this regard, I would like to reach out to international organization with the following message: the time has come to establish new financial mechanisms to support regional projects. By working together, we can transform Central Asia into a place of peace and prosperity,” President Mirziyoyev said.
The President went on, “I would like to underscore one issue: for us, investment is not just a financial resource. It also encompasses technology, knowledge, qualified personnel and integration into the international production chain – in other words, real development.
Uzbekistan will create all conditions necessary for foreign investors with such noble ideas, provide its support and guarantee. All doors are open to you in our country.
The most important thing is that there are laws that protect your activity. We have an open state and hardworking people ready for cooperation. I would like to express my sincere gratitude once again to all investors, representatives of foreign governments and international organizations who are participating in today’s forum and visiting our country.
I wish you all success and great achievements.”
The opening of TIIF 2025 was complemented by a FIFA World Cup qualifier between Uzbekistan and Qatar, attended by President Mirziyoyev alongside President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia. The match ended with a 3-0 victory for the Uzbekistan’s national team, securing the country’s first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
Pictures are a courtesy of Uzbekistan Government Portal.
