Uzbekistan Plans to Utilize $43 Billion in Investments in 2025
20.12.2025
In 2025, Uzbekistan aims to attract $43 billion in investments, according to a recent meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Minister of Investments emphasized that the primary focus will be on reducing imports and increasing the level of localization.
On December 19, President Mirziyoyev held a meeting to review the results of investment activities in 2024 and outline goals for 2025.
This was the second investment-focused meeting in the past month. In late November, the government also discussed foreign investment strategies in a “critical mode,” reviewing the current situation and plans for the coming year.
Since 2017, Uzbekistan has attracted a total of $188 billion in investments from various sources, including $87 billion in foreign investments. As a result, the share of investments in GDP has surpassed 30%.
In 2024, total investment in the economy increased by 1.3 times, exceeding $36 billion. This led to the launch of 560 large and medium-scale projects with a combined value of 70 trillion soums. These investments are expected to contribute to an additional $1 billion in exports in 2025.
During the meeting, Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov presented the investment plans for 2025.
The government plans to attract $43 billion in investments next year, enabling the implementation of over 300 major projects and the launch of production for 662 new types of products capable of competing with imports.
The President emphasized the need for targeted engagement with foreign investors, the expansion of favorable conditions for them, and high-quality execution of all agreements reached.
Currently, work is underway on 1,890 projects, with designated leaders assigned to accelerate their progress.
The President also addressed issues related to foreign trade.
“In the context of a complex international environment, success in this field requires extraordinary effort. Export and logistics chains are becoming more complicated, while demand for finished products is declining in key export markets. Under these conditions, full mobilization of domestic resources is essential to accelerate economic growth,” the President noted.
The goal is to double annual exports by 2030, reaching $45 billion.
To achieve this, it is crucial to launch investment projects on time, increase the production of high value-added goods and services, and expand into new export markets, the President stated.
