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 Investmen...