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Tashkent International Investment Forum 2025: A Gateway to Opportunities

As the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2025 (TIIF) approaches, taking place from June 10 to 12 at the Central Asian Expo, the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade (MIIT) is proud to announce its official partners. The forum promises to be an extraordinary event bringing together international investors, policymakers, and business leaders to showcase the transformative journey of Uzbekistan, aptly dubbed New Uzbekistan: The Big Country with Big Opportunities.

Highlighting the strategic importance of this event, MIIT emphasizes the growing reputation of Uzbekistan on the global stage. The participation of major partners illustrates the strength and commitment of various stakeholders toward fostering Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the nation. This year, TIIF consists of 15 distinguished partners, each contributing significantly to Uzbekistan's economic growth.

Strategic Partnerships

1. Uzum - As Uzbekistan's first IT unicorn, Uzum showcases the country’s strides in the digital landscape. The company has developed a comprehensive digital ecosystem, integrating an e-commerce marketplace, fintech solutions, and banking services. In 2024, Uzum attracted over $100 million in foreign investments and established Central Asia's largest logistics complex for e-commerce, demonstrating its key role in creating economic opportunities for over 17 million people nationwide.

2. ACWA Power - A leader in renewable energy investments, this Saudi Arabian company has launched three significant projects in Uzbekistan in 2024, valued at $3 billion. The projects include major wind and solar power plants, highlighting Uzbekistan's commitment to diversifying and modernizing its energy sources.

3. KOC Construction - This Turkish engineering firm is actively participating in Uzbekistan's infrastructure enhancement, including the feasibility studies for a high-speed rail line between Tashkent and Samarkand.

General Partners

The forum's partner lineup features notable companies that are also pushing for Uzbekistan’s economic transformation:

• - Vision Invest focuses on utilities and infrastructure, developing new public-private partnership (PPP) projects alongside MIIT.
• - OTP Group, Hungary's largest commercial bank, made waves by acquiring a majority stake in Ipoteka Bank in 2023, marking a milestone in Uzbekistan’s banking privatization.
• - Ipoteka Bank has modernized its operations, evolving into a comprehensive financial institution under OTP Group’s management.

Other Notable Partners

The diversity of companies involved in TIIF 2025 extends to:

• - TBC Uzbekistan, a leader in digital banking in Central Asia, serving millions with innovative payment solutions via its fintech subsidiaries.
• - DataVolt, a data center developer investing significantly in Tashkent's IT infrastructure, aiming to boost cloud services.
• - Miahona, a pioneer in water infrastructure projects in partnership with the government to enhance water quality.

• - UzOman Investment Company, established to fortify economic ties between Uzbekistan and Oman, promoting impactful investment projects.
• - AKSA Enerji, actively engaged in both thermal and renewable energy projects to expand Uzbekistan's energy capacity.
• - StoneX, enabling local exporters to manage market risks effectively through hedging strategies.
• - Halyk Bank, facilitating cross-border trade finance for Uzbek businesses.
• - European Investment Bank (EIB), co-financing modernization projects within Tashkent’s transport sector.

• - Squire Patton Boggs, a global law firm providing essential legal support for navigating Uzbekistan's evolving business landscape.

Media Engagement

In a bid to enhance visibility, global media outlets such as CNN and EuroNews will feature the event, aiming to tell Uzbekistan's investment narrative to a worldwide audience, affirming its significance as a growing hub for economic opportunity.

The Tashkent International Investment Forum 2025 is not just an event; it is a symbol of Uzbekistan's aspirations for economic integration into the global market, paving the way for substantial foreign investment and robust economic development.