Uzbekistan expects to attract $7.2 billion in foreign investment

In the first quarter of 2024, Uzbekistan plans to utilize foreign investments worth $7.2 billion. The government of the republic adopted a resolution to this effect on February 14. Out of this amount, approximately $1.7 billion may be attracted by the Ministry of Energy, AGMK — $331 million, and Uzbekneftegaz JSC — $254.1 million. Among the regions, Tashkent leads with $428 million, followed by Namangan and Fergana regions with $329.4 million and $327 million respectively. According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, in 2023, foreign investors invested $7.2 billion in the economy of our country. Foreign investments in the republic doubled in one year. Earlier, “Kursiv” reported that last year, Uzbekistan attracted international loans worth $2.8 billion.