Tashkent( WNAM MONITORING): President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a report on Uzbekistan’s investment performance for the first quarter of 2025 and identified priority areas for the near future.
Thanks to proactive foreign policy efforts and the creation of a favorable investment climate, the country continues to see stable growth in investment volumes. Over the first three months of 2025, Uzbekistan attracted more than US$8.7 billion in foreign investment — a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.
The funds are being directed toward key projects in energy, metallurgy, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, transport, agriculture and water management, as well as housing, utilities, and social infrastructure. Special emphasis is being placed on producing high value-added goods and creating new jobs.
According to forecasts, the volume of foreign investment by the end of the first half of the year is expected to exceed US$18 billion.
Overall, Uzbekistan aims to attract US$42 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with plans to implement 81 large-scale and over 8,000 medium and small-sized projects.
President Mirziyoyev instructed officials to adopt a personalized approach to each investment project, ensure the active involvement of relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities, and promptly resolve any arising issues.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining close cooperation with each investor, enhancing the efficiency of fund utilization, and ensuring project sustainability amid global economic uncertainty.
Particular attention is being given to the accelerated launch of new initiatives, diversification of the industrial sector, and creation of high-income jobs.
