Tashkent, April 22, 2025 – The Europe Today: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with a comprehensive report on April 21 outlining the achievements in Uzbekistan’s investment sector during the first quarter of 2025, as well as strategic priorities for the remainder of the year.
The report highlighted that investment volumes are continuing to grow at a steady pace, supported by the country’s proactive foreign policy and favorable business climate. In the first three months of the year, over $8.7 billion in foreign investment was utilized—an increase of 20 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
These investments have been channeled into large-scale projects across a range of sectors, including energy, metallurgy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, transport, agriculture, water management, utilities, and social infrastructure. Particular focus has been placed on initiatives that create added value and generate new employment opportunities.
Looking ahead, Uzbekistan is projected to utilize more than $18 billion in foreign investment by the end of the first half of the year. For the full year, the government aims to attract $42 billion in foreign capital, implement 81 major investment projects, and launch over 8,000 medium- and small-scale enterprises.
President Mirziyoyev emphasized the need for rigorous oversight of all investment initiatives. He instructed the government to ensure targeted supervision over the implementation of each project, involving all relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities (hokimiyats), while also addressing challenges in a timely and coordinated manner.
Amid ongoing fluctuations in the global economy, the Head of State underlined the importance of strengthening engagement with each investor and enhancing the efficiency of foreign investment utilization. He called for accelerated project launches, industrial diversification, and the creation of high-income job opportunities to ensure long-term sustainable growth.
The meeting reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s commitment to advancing its economic modernization agenda and fostering a dynamic investment environment that meets international standards.
