The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations and financial institutions, including the United Nations, UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, the OSCE, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and GIZ.

Speaking at the presentation, Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the committee, noted that the country is actively implementing reforms in the field of environmental protection and the development of a "green" economy. In particular, we are talking about large-scale programs for afforestation, air pollution reduction, waste management and biodiversity conservation.

According to him, Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 will become an international platform for bringing together businesses, government agencies and investors to promote solutions in the field of sustainable development.

It is planned that representatives of more than 80 countries, over 10,000 participants and about 500 exhibitors will take part in the exhibition. More than 2000 meetings in B2B and B2G formats are planned to be held within the framework of the event.

The exhibition will cover key areas of the green agenda, including:

·        renewable energy

·        water conservation

·        the development of "green" cities

·        sustainable agriculture

·        waste management and environmental innovation

It is noted that the event will create additional opportunities for attracting investments, expanding international cooperation and promoting environmental technologies.

For reference: the first Eco Expo Central Asia exhibition was held in 2025 in Tashkent and gathered about 3,000 participants. As a result, more than 120 agreements were signed.

In 2026, the exhibition will be held from May 31 to June 5 in Samarkand and will be held in parallel with the VIII Assembly of the Global Environment Facility, which will enhance its international significance.

The organizers emphasize that the broad participation of foreign partners will be an important factor in shaping a sustainable future in Central Asia.