Amman, April 13 (Petra) -- The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Amman announced on Monday that Jordan has been formally invited to join a distinguished assembly of nations at the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF).

Scheduled to convene this June in the Uzbek capital, the forum will operate under the theme "Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships," drawing a diverse delegation of heads of state, high-ranking government officials, global financial experts, and international investors.

In a press statement issued today, the Embassy emphasized that this invitation stems from a mutual dedication to deepening bilateral economic synergy. Given the distinguished diplomatic relations between Jordan and Uzbekistan, both nations are keen to explore untapped opportunities for cooperation.

The Embassy further noted that Uzbekistan highly values Jordan’s consistent engagement in the forum’s previous sessions, which has laid a solid foundation for future partnerships.

The upcoming forum is strategically positioned to address the most pressing challenges in the global economy, specifically focusing on the protection of capital amidst widespread uncertainty. It aims to bolster the institutional mechanisms that enhance the resilience of emerging and frontier markets while carving out new routes for international trade and logistics.

This focus is particularly relevant as Uzbekistan continues to report robust macroeconomic results; in 2025, the nation’s GDP grew by a remarkable 7.7%, exceeding $147 billion and marking one of the fastest growth rates in the region. Parallel to this growth, the Uzbek economy has witnessed a surge in global confidence, evidenced by a 24% increase in exports and a record-breaking 46.9% rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

These indicators serve as the backdrop for TIIF 2026, which seeks to transition signed agreements into tangible, operational assets on the ground. The previous session of the forum demonstrated this scale of ambition, attracting over 8,000 participants from 97 countries and resulting in trade and investment contracts valued at $30.5 billion.

A primary focal point of this year’s discussions will be the newly established Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC). The Embassy highlighted that the TIFC is designed to offer a world-class legal and regulatory framework, operating under a special legal regime with an independent regulatory body and long-term tax exemptions to ensure a predictable environment for international market participants.

Furthermore, the forum’s comprehensive program will delve into the development of financial infrastructure, the enhancement of trade connectivity, and the critical global shift toward climate finance. Uzbekistan’s energy agenda will also take center stage, as the country pursues an ambitious target to raise the share of renewable energy in its electricity production to 54% by the year 2030. Through specialized workshops, bilateral business dialogues, and an expansive industrial exhibition, the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum serves as a vital instrument of investment policy.

It provides a practical platform for international investors to witness the institutional reforms and economic developments that continue to enhance the attractiveness of the Uzbek business landscape and open new horizons for global cooperation.

//Petra// AA