June 10, 2025 – Tashkent, Uzbekistan — The 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) officially began today in the capital of Uzbekistan, attracting a record number of participants and showcasing the country’s growing economic potential and international appeal.

The forum opened with a major exhibition, featuring projects and joint initiatives by Uzbek companies across key sectors. More than 7,500 delegates are attending this year’s forum, including nearly 3,000 foreign guests from approximately 100 countries, representing regions from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond.

TIIF 2025 is marked by a strong international presence, featuring leaders from government, finance, and global institutions. Notable attendees include:

• Rumen Radev, President of Bulgaria

• Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia

• Olzhas Bektenov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

• Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan

• Qohir Rasulzoda, Prime Minister of Tajikistan

• Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan

• Nokerghuly Atagulyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

• Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

• Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB)

Their participation underscores the growing strategic importance of Uzbekistan as a regional economic hub and a bridge between East and West.

In the afternoon, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially opened the forum with keynote remarks that set the tone for the event. He began by stressing the importance of international collaboration in the face of serious global challenges, stating:

“Serious threats to global security and sustainable development are strengthening — food security, poverty, and climate change.”

The president emphasized the need for shared efforts to address these problems and expressed his hopes for peace in current global conflicts. He stated that Uzbekistan is looking forward to a peaceful resolution between Ukraine and Russia, and praised the negotiations that took place in Istanbul.

He also expressed deep concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, affirming that:

“The people of Palestine have a right to their own independent state.”