On March 18, 2025, Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Investors Association for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. This event brought together representatives from authorized investment promotion institutions from member states.

Uzbekistan's Deputy Director of the Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, R. Nesor participated at the event, contributing to discussions on the investment climate, achievements in attracting foreign direct investment, and setting the strategic direction for collaboration in 2025.

Key highlights:

  • Review of investment cooperation and climate across SCO countries

  • Presentation of data and achievements in investment attraction

  • Approval of the Association's Work Plan for 2025

  • Formalization of agreements through the protocol signing

This meeting is a significant step towards strengthening investment ties and fostering economic growth within the SCO region.