TASHKENT, June 9. /Dunyo IA/.  On June 16-18^th, the capital will host the 5^th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) - the country's main investment platform and one of the region's largest business forums, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) has established itself as a key investment platform in Central Asia, bringing together states, international investors, and global business representatives. The forum serves not merely as a venue for dialogue, but as a space where the region's practical investment agenda is formed.

The main idea of the forum is that Uzbekistan is consistently consolidating its status as a regional investment hub, capable not only of attracting capital but also of shaping long-term rules and directions for the economic development of Central Asia.

The scale of TIIF-2025 clearly demonstrated that the forum has transitioned to a new stage of its development. The event was attended by over 8,000 delegates from 97 countries, and the total volume of signed investment agreements reached 30.5 billion US dollars. These figures became one of the most significant achievements among regional investment platforms.

The growth in the number of participants, the expansion of its geography, and the increasing volume of concluded deals demonstrate a notable strengthening of international business confidence in Uzbekistan's investment climate. The forum is increasingly perceived not as a one-off discussion platform, but as a sustainable mechanism for generating real investment solutions.

The significance of the Tashkent International Investment Forum is determined not only by its scale, but also by its practical value for participants. TIIF provides a unique opportunity for direct access to key economic and political decision-makers - ranging from heads of state and governments to representatives of international financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and major corporations.

The forum creates a rare environment where the state, investors, and business are concentrated in a single space, allowing for a transition from general discussions to concrete formats of interaction. Within the framework of TIIF, B2B and B2G meetings are actively developing, becoming the foundation for concluding investment agreements and launching new projects.

TIIF-2026, which will take place from June 16 to 18 in Tashkent, will maintain and expand upon the format of previous years, combining elements of high-level political dialogue, business negotiations, and industry discussions. The forum's program includes a plenary session featuring heads of state, panel sessions, thematic pitch presentations and an expanded exhibition of the country's industrial and investment potential.

One of the key features of TIIF-2026 is an exceptionally high level of representation, creating a unique concentration of political, financial, and corporate capital in a single space. The forum is attended by heads of state and government, including leaders of Central Asian and European countries, as well as heads of international organizations and multilateral development banks.

Among the participants are representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), as well as sovereign wealth funds and export credit agencies. This composition ensures a direct link between government reforms, global financial institutions, and private capital.

The results of the 4^th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2025) received widespread international acclaim from representatives of government agencies, financial institutions, and global businesses, who noted Uzbekistan's growing role as the region's investment hub.

Professor Ikboljon Qoraboev (Kazakhstan), Director of the Center for Global and Regional Studies (CEGREG), emphasized the scale and significance of the forum:

-  Central Asia is once again in the spotlight of the international business community. The 4^th Tashkent International Investment Forum - the largest regional investment platform, which gains weight and international resonance every year - took place in Tashkent. The scale of this forum is truly unprecedented, bringing together around 3,000 foreign delegates from nearly 100 countries.

TIIF is becoming the leading platform to showcase the industrial and economic potential of Central Asia, and the participation of state leaders, major investors and international banks highlights the forum's strategic importance as a showcase of the region's opportunities.

Emin Garibli (Azerbaijan), Associate Professor at the Azerbaijan State Economic University and Political Scientist, highlighted the integration significance of the forum:

-  The Tashkent International Investment Forum is becoming not only a key economic platform for Central Asia but also an important tool for deepening integration processes between Europe and Asia. The forum strengthens Tashkent's status as a regional center of investment attraction and demonstrates the country's determination in advancing reforms within the framework of the New Uzbekistan strategy.

Zhang He (China), Executive Producer of CGTN, noted the investment effect of the reforms:

-  The economic reforms implemented in Uzbekistan have created more favorable conditions for investors. Uzbekistan has great potential in areas such as industry, “green” energy, agriculture, information technology and tourism. This will serve to diversify investments and expand the production of high value-added products.

Nobumitsu Hayashi (Japan), Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), noted the transformation of the forum's role:

-  The forum has evolved into a fully-fledged regional platform bringing together business leaders and financiers from across Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The reforms in Uzbekistan are creating a predictable and attractive environment for long-term investments.

Wang Bo (China), Chairman of the Chinese company CAMCE, noted the practical value of the forum:

- This prestigious event opens up excellent opportunities not only for our company, but also for foreign investors seeking prospects in the dynamically developing economy of Uzbekistan. For foreign investors, Uzbekistan represents a unique opportunity, especially in light of its WTO accession process. As the President noted, this will unlock even more prospects for sustainable development, making Uzbekistan an attractive destination for global investment.

Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) is consolidating its role as one of the key platforms for investment dialogue in Central Asia, where not only the directions of economic policy are shaped, but also real mechanisms for interaction between the state and global capital are formed.

The experience of previous years shows that TIIF has already transitioned from a traditional conference format into a practical investment ecosystem that influences the structure of regional economic development. In this context, TIIF-2026 is viewed as the next stage in strengthening Uzbekistan's role in the global investment architecture and further expanding its integration into international capital markets.