Uzbekistan is taking another step towards becoming a regional financial hub. The Senate of the Oliy Majlis has approved the Constitutional Law “On the Tashkent International Financial Centre”, establishing a special financial territory designed to attract international capital and develop modern financial infrastructure.

Uzbekistan has sufficient petroleum product reserves for the next two to three months and is fully meeting its domestic fuel demand. First Deputy Energy Minister Umid Mamadaminov made the statement following a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Deepening regional integration, establishing a coordinated electricity market, and accelerating the development of the Trans-Caspian route could become defining factors for the economic sovereignty of Central Asian nations amid global market fragmentation. At an international panel on regional cooperation held in Tashkent, leading policymakers and representatives of global financial institutions discussed strategic steps to transform the region's geographical location into its primary competitive advantage. The discussion brought together the heads of relevant ministries from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Poland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, alongside senior management from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, who arrived in our country to participate in the Tashkent International Investment Forum.

The deployment of a permanent presence by Europe’s largest financial institution in Central Asia marks a qualitatively new stage in the region's integration into global economic chains and unlocks direct access to large-scale credit resources and advanced technical expertise. On the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), the official opening ceremony of the European Investment Bank (EIB) regional representation for Central Asia took place.

As part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a British business delegation led by Lord Jason Stockwood, Minister of State for Investment.

On the eve of the 5th anniversary Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation of leading US companies.

Uzbekistan is poised to make a powerful leap in integrating its cotton and textile industry into global supply chains, driven by the opening of new offices of leading international institutions in Tashkent. On the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Tanzila Narbaeva held a series of pivotal talks with the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, and the CEO of Better Cotton, Alan Nicholas Weatherill, reinforcing the republic's status as a reliable and highly attractive partner for major global brands and investors.

Washington is poised to execute a historic economic maneuver regarding Central Asia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially announced his personal visit to the region in 2026 to participate in a high-level diplomatic summit under the "C5+1" framework. The definitive highlight of Rubio's congressional testimony was his confirmation that the Donald Trump administration intends to permanently repeal the outdated Jackson–Vanik amendment, a regulatory relic that has choked off full-scale trade between the United States and the five Asian republics for decades.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with proposals to expand financial support for small and medium-sized businesses and to increase the accessibility of financial services.

The Russian currency has surprised global markets by topping Bloomberg's global ranking for appreciation speed this quarter. The military conflict in the Middle East and a surge in oil revenues have overturned analysts' depreciation forecasts; however, the sharp strengthening of the ruble has already triggered serious debate among experts.

The debut of the National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UZNIF) on the London Stock Exchange became an unprecedented milestone, demonstrating record-breaking global capital interest in the republic's reforms. Investor demand exceeded the offer by more than four times, turning this listing into the largest IPO in the country's history and a clear symbol of transition toward an open, competitive, and globally integrated economy.

Uzbekistan is putting labor migration to the USA on a professional track: in New York, agreements were signed to provide our citizens access to skilled jobs protected by international law. From training medics and truck drivers to US standards to securing rare O and H-1B visas—Tashkent is building a civilized bridge for human capital into North America.

Uzbekistan's economy at the end of 2025 demonstrated unprecedented dynamics, facing the sharpest increase in external debt in its history. Despite impressive revenues from gold sales and an influx of direct investment, the debt load has closely approached the psychological threshold of 56% of GDP. The private sector was the primary driver of this growth, actively attracting funds for business expansion and infrastructure projects.

The global energy architecture has been shaken to its core: the United Arab Emirates has officially announced its withdrawal from OPEC. Amidst a severe crisis and the maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf, one of the market's key players has decided to shed the shackles of cartel quotas to save its own economy and fulfill commitments to global clients.

The economic dialogue between Tashkent and Baku is moving into the practical implementation phase of large-scale infrastructure and industrial initiatives. Following a three-day visit by the Uzbek delegation led by Minister Laziz Kudratov, the two sides approved a cooperation roadmap across key economic sectors.

Turkic states are preparing for a large-scale digital reform in logistics. During the 14th meeting of the OTS Working Group on Transport Development in Bishkek, representatives of member countries agreed to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and accelerate transit along the strategically vital Trans-Caspian "Middle Corridor."

On April 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the opening ceremony of the Regional Environmental Summit, currently taking place in Astana.

JSC Uzbekneftegaz is significantly expanding its international cooperation, focusing on technological modernization and export potential. The company has engaged Chinese specialists for operations in the challenging Ustyurt region and is simultaneously strengthening its foothold in the neighboring Tajikistan market.

Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Moscow and Beijing are strengthening their strategic alliance. During his visit to the PRC, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assured the Chinese leadership that Russia is ready to fully compensate for the resulting resource deficit.