Investment volumes continue to grow steadily thanks to the country’s active foreign policy and favorable business environment. In particular, more than $8.7 billion in foreign investment was utilized in the first quarter of 2025 – an increase of 20 percent compared to last year.
These funds have been directed toward implementing major projects across energy, metallurgy, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, transport, agriculture, water management, utilities, and the social sector. Special attention is being given to creating added value and new jobs.
More than $18 billion in foreign investment is expected to be utilized by the end of the first half of the year.
In 2025, Uzbekistan plans to attract $42 billion in foreign investment, implement 81 major projects, and launch over 8,000 medium and small-scale projects.
The Head of state instructed the government to ensure targeted oversight for each project, involve all relevant ministries, agencies, and hokimiyats, and provide the timely resolution of emerging issues.
The President emphasized the need for close engagement with each investor and increasing the efficiency of foreign investments amid ongoing global economic fluctuations. It was noted that priority should be given to the prompt launch of new investment projects, the diversification of industry, and the creation of high-income jobs.
