BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Representatives of
major international investment firms met in Tashkent to discuss the
development prospects of Uzbekistan’s stock market and
opportunities to expand foreign institutional participation.
This was reflected in the statement published by the Tashkent
Republic Stock Exchange.
The meeting, held at the Republican Stock Exchange “Tashkent,”
brought together a delegation led by Central and Eastern Europe’s
leading investment bank WOOD & Company, along with representatives
from Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Lazard, Artisan Partners
LP, Wexford Capital, Prospe Capital Management, and other global
investment institutions.
Participants reviewed the current state and future outlook of
Uzbekistan’s equity market, with a focus on increasing the
participation of foreign institutional investors and attracting
international capital.
Discussions covered the practical aspects of foreign investor
engagement, including market entry and registration procedures,
capital repatriation mechanisms, and foreign exchange
convertibility practices.
Special attention was also given to the development of market
infrastructure, improvements in settlement systems, expansion of
cooperation with global custodians, and the creation of a more
competitive and investor-friendly environment for institutional
participants.
The sides further exchanged views on Uzbekistan’s strategic
priorities for 2026–2028, including efforts to broaden the foreign
investor base, increase institutional capital inflows, accelerate
digital transformation, and enhance overall market
transparency.
Officials and investors agreed to continue dialogue aimed at
strengthening the investment appeal of Uzbekistan’s capital market,
expanding international participation, and developing long-term
partnerships.
