By Jane Witherspoon
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The fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum drew 7,500 delegates from 100 countries and secured over €26 billion in signed projects across energy, agriculture, infrastructure, digital tech and mining.
Uzbekistan’s economy has doubled in size over eight years, and the country is positioning itself as a hub for green energy and digital connectivity. Bulgaria and Slovakia strengthened diplomatic ties, with Slovak Deputy PM Denisa Saková urging Europe to look east for new markets.
Private investment in SMEs and renewables took centre stage, alongside a $5 billion commitment from Data Volt to make Uzbekistan a regional digital hub. Education and workforce development were also flagged as key drivers of long-term economic growth.