The President emphasized the republic’s openness to “investors prepared for an equal and mutually beneficial partnership.”
Speaking at the plenary session of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a new target for Uzbekistan’s Gross Domestic Product, as reported by presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov.
The head of state highlighted the accelerated growth of capital investments flowing into the republic. Since 2021 alone, Uzbekistan has attracted $123 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), with total inflows exceeding $150 billion in recent years.
“We are deeply interested in establishing collaborative partnerships and remain ever open to investors who are ready for an equal and mutually beneficial partnership,” the President noted.
Mirziyoyev pointed out that the global economy and the international capital map are currently undergoing sharp shifts, accompanied by worsening trade conflicts. Against this backdrop, it is a “natural desire” for investors to deploy capital into nations that guarantee the protection of rights and freedoms, while demonstrating high growth rates and robust long-term prospects.
By the end of 2025, Uzbekistan’s GDP expanded by 7.7%, with overall economic investments reaching $43 billion. Furthermore, international gold and foreign exchange reserves surpassed $70 billion, ensuring the stability of the national currency.
“Four years ago, at the first forum, we set a target to increase Uzbekistan’s GDP to $100 billion by the end of 2026. According to current forecasts, our rapidly expanding economy will exceed $180 billion this year,” the President added.
He also underscored the steady improvement of Uzbekistan’s international credit ratings. The country advanced 14 spots in the Index of Economic Freedom (published by the Heritage Foundation), entering the group of “moderately free” economies for the first time. Previously, it was reported that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expects Kazakhstan’s economy to scale up to $360 billion this year.
