KYIV, February 5. /Dunyo IA/. Central Asia has attracted approximately 57% of all investments from Asian countries into the Eurasian region, out of a total investment volume of USD 68 billion, reports Dunyo IA correspondent, citing the business information portals “Open4business” and “Fixygen”.

Uzbekistan has emerged as the key driver of investment growth in Central Asia. Over the past 18 months, investments from Asian countries in the republic have surged from USD 11 billion to USD 22.6 billion, accounting for approximately 62% of the total increase in Asian capital flows to the region.

Despite a global slowdown in investment activity, capital inflows from Asia into the Eurasian region reached nearly USD 20 billion in 2024–2025. Gulf countries played a significant role in this growth, contributing roughly USD 9 billion of new investments. By mid-2025, the cumulative volume of mutual investments hit a record USD 176 billion.

The largest contributions came from the United Arab Emirates (USD 16.1 billion), Saudi Arabia (USD 4.2 billion), Qatar (USD 2.4 billion) and Oman (USD 1.1 billion). Notably, up to 96% of investments from Gulf states are directed specifically to Central Asian countries, underscoring the strategic importance of the region as a hub for Asian capital.