Uzbekistan Hosted the 5th Anniversary Tashkent International Investment Forum resulted in agreements totaling $43.1bn

The 5th Anniversary Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), held from June 16–18, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marked a significant pivot from merely attracting capital to providing an institutional framework that protects and supports global investments. The summit drew over 7,600 participants from 100 countries, establishing Central Asia as a premier global business hub. The forum concluded with 166 signed agreements totaling $43.1bn (EUR37.6bn), among them 139 new projects worth $31.8bn (EUR27.7bn), as disclosed in post-event data.

Critical Minerals & Technology Pacts

• Entity Involved: The State-owned Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex (TMK).

• The Pacts: Executed 10 international cooperation memorandums and agreements.

• Core Domains: Joint investment, exploration, and R&D targeting regional lithium, copper, and rare earth elements.

• Partners: Finalized with global manufacturers and financial institutions during the China and SCO Countries Investment Dialogue.

Regional Infrastructure & Tourism Hubs

• Samarkand Development: Signed agreements valued at over $700 million.

• Focus Areas: Modernizing industrial infrastructure and advancing travel services around the newly renovated Samarkand International Airport.

• Silk Road Trade Pact: A dedicated bilateral expansion pact was sealed with a leading travel enterprise from China’s Shaanxi Province to optimize historical tourist corridors.

Bilateral Business & Corporate Frameworks

Comprehensive framework agreements were finalized across 7 dedicated bilateral country forums. These pacts laid out cross-border capital channels between local entities and top-tier global asset firms—including representatives from Masdar, ACWA Power, DP World, AD Ports Group, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton.

• United States & South Korea: Pacts focused on industrial equipment manufacturing and software integration.

• China & Turkey: Infrastructure logistics, customs standardization, and supply chain routing.

• Saudi Arabia & UAE: Large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and joint sovereign funding structures

Uzbekistan and Germany Launch Joint Industrial and Financial Infrastructure Projects

On June 17, 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier signed a Joint Statement following comprehensive bilateral talks in Tashkent. The leaders finalized framework agreements providing direct grants and concessional financing for sustainable urban development initiatives. The partnership immediately launched several industrial projects, including a Volkswagen assembly plant in Tashkent and a major logistics hub in the Andijan region. These strategic investments aim to expand industrial cooperation, modernize regional infrastructure, and generate new technical employment opportunities. Delegations concluded the summit by exchanging implementation roadmaps to establish specialized educational examination facilities and railway training centers.

Uzbekistan and Albania Launch Joint Intergovernmental Economic Commission

On June 16, 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Albanian President Bajram Begay held official bilateral negotiations at the Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent. The heads of state agreed to establish a joint Intergovernmental Commission to prepare cooperation programs in green energy, agriculture, geology, and technology. To optimize trade routes into Southern Europe, the delegations initiated plans to utilize Albania’s Port of Durrës as a primary maritime logistics hub. The historic summit establishes the first formal framework for long-term legal, economic, and cultural partnerships between the two nations. The newly formed commission will convene its inaugural meeting in Tashkent later this year.

Uzbekistan Exchanges Bilateral Documents With Major United States Corporations

On June 16, 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted a high-level delegation of major United States financial institutions and corporations in Tashkent. The official roundtable included executive leadership from the US EXIM Bank, DFC, BlackRock, Boeing, Meta, and JPMorgan. Participants prioritized the joint development and processing of critical raw minerals alongside advancements in artificial intelligence, digital finance, and energy infrastructure. The strategic engagement reinforces the economic agenda as a primary pillar of the bilateral partnership between the two nations. The session concluded with an official exchange ceremony of binding bilateral implementation documents to launch these industrial projects.

Foreign Investors Council Meeting

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired the Foreign Investors Council session at Tashkent’s International Congress Center. Officials grouped 120 proposals into seven areas covering taxation, banking, governance, energy, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy. The council includes 85 companies across 23 sectors and has held 50 working-group meetings. The measures advance regulatory alignment and direct state engagement with international investors. Authorities will create an implementation roadmap, with ministers reporting progress to the President quarterly.

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Other Key Meetings in the Framework of TIIF 2026

• Odile Renaud-Basso — President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

• Julia Hoggett — Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange.

• John Jovanovic — President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM Bank).

• Ben Black — Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

• Li Ruogu — Senior Advisor and former President of the Export-Import Bank of China.

Global Heads of State & Prime Ministers

• Ali Asadov — Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

• Oljas Bektenov — Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

• Anwar Ibrahim — Prime Minister of Malaysia.

• Mikhail Mishustin — Chairman of the Government (Prime Minister) of the Russian Federation.

• Aleksandr Turchin — Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus.

• Adilbek Kasimaliyev — Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kyrgyz Republic.

• Khamis bin Saif al-Jabri — Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman (Delegation Head).

• Lord Jason Stockwood — State Minister for Investment of the United Kingdom (Delegation Head).

International Corporate Executives

United States Delegation

• Eduardo Menezes — CEO of Air Products.

• Carolyn Lamm — Chair of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce.

• Plenary Executives: Managing directors and senior VPs from BlackRock, Boeing, Meta, Visa, JPMorgan, Templeton Global Investments, Cove Capital, FLS, and 77 Construction.

China Corporate Delegation

• He Ruixin — Chairman of the Board of China CAMC Engineering (CAMCE).

• Chen Dekun — President of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC).

• Zhang Min — President of China Construction Bank (CCB).

• Wang Jian — Vice President of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE).

• Liu Shiquan — Chairman of China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).

United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabia Delegation

• Suhail Al Mazrouei — Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE.

• Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi — CEO of Masdar.

• Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem — Group Chairman and CEO of DP World.

• Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi — Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.

• Hussain Al Nowais — Chairman of AMEA Power.

• Muhammad Abunayyan — Chairman of the Board of ACWA Power.

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EUROUZ EVENTS: The European Evening Reception at TIIF 2026

On 17 June 2026, EUROUZ successfully hosted the European Evening Reception, bringing together around 500 business leaders, investors, ambassadors, and representatives of international organizations, marking the largest side event of TIIF2026.

Organized in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), the reception once again served as one of the leading platforms for dialogue, fostering new partnerships, investment opportunities, and high-level engagement in Uzbekistan. The evening featured the official inauguration of the European Investment Bank Regional Representation for Central Asia, marking an important milestone in strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the European Union.

The event featured addresses by Pierre-Paul Antheunissens, CEO of EDF Central Asia; Marek Mora, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank; The Rt Hon Lord Jason Stockwood, UK Minister of State for Investment; as well as representatives of the event's sponsors, including Jean-Philippe Gillet, President of SES, and Djasur Djumaev, Founder and CEO of UZUM.



The reception reaffirmed the shared commitment of Uzbekistan and its European partners to promoting investment, economic modernization, regional connectivity, and sustainable growth.

A special thank you is extended to our valued sponsors and partners whose support made this event successful :

• Gold Sponsors: Ipoteka Bank (OTP Group), SES, Uzum and European Investment Bank (EIB),

• Silver Sponsors: Crowe, Paynet, Schneider Group, Veolia

• Bronze Sponsors: Ahlers Logistics, BDO, Legalmax, NEO Insurance, Quorus, UET Construction

• Event Partners: British Embassy in Uzbekistan, Kingdom of the Netherlands, AustriaAdvantage, Delegation of German Economy in Central Asia, BeneLux Chamber Branch in Uzbekistan, and CCI France Ouzbékistan (France–Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce).

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