TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 16. Uzbekistan
remains the largest recipient of investments from Eurasian
countries, with inbound flows exceeding $10.7 billion as of the end
of the first half of 2025, Trend reports via the Eurasian Development Bank
(EDB).
According to the latest EDB data, Uzbekistan accounts for 22.3%
of the total investment volume within the Eurasian region. Since
2016, the country has seen a remarkable 69% increase in its
accumulated investments.
The composition of foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan
reveals a high degree of capital intensity. Currently, 51 projects
are underway, each with an average value of approximately $211
million. The extractive industry remains the dominant sector for
investment, absorbing $4.8 billion, or 45% of the total.
The EDB, a multilateral development institution serving the
Eurasian region, had a cumulative portfolio of 305 projects worth
$16.5 billion by 2025. The Bank’s activities emphasize projects
that foster regional integration, focusing on transport
infrastructure, digital systems, green energy, agriculture,
manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. These initiatives align
with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the
principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
criteria.
