Briefing on Uzbekistan’s investment potential was held in Malaysia

A briefing on Uzbekistan’s investment potential was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan with the participation of representatives of the Malaysian business community, the correspondent of the Dunyo news agency reports.

During the meeting, a presentation on Uzbekistan’s investment potential was delivered. In particular, it was noted that in recent years the country has been implementing a comprehensive range of large-scale reforms aimed at fundamentally improving the investment and business climate. Particular attention is being paid to creating favorable conditions for investors, while regional authorities provide comprehensive support for the implementation of investment projects.

It was noted that over the past decade, the volume of foreign direct investment attracted and utilized in Uzbekistan has increased significantly, exceeding $43 billion in 2025. It was emphasized that Uzbekistan is consistently developing a favorable investment climate and that the reforms being implemented are producing positive results.

Participants were also presented with Uzbekistan’s export potential for further developing bilateral trade with Malaysia. In particular, broad opportunities were highlighted for supplying fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, highly processed food products, finished non-ferrous metal and jewelry products, as well as textile and chemical goods.

During the event, Enaz Suria, Head of Masuria Travel Sdn Bhd, spoke about the positive changes taking place in Uzbekistan and the conditions being created for doing business in the country. He noted that favorable conditions have now been established for launching a business in Uzbekistan and encouraged participants to visit the regions of the country with their business ideas and explore new opportunities.

Given the country’s large domestic market and extensive raw material potential, it was also noted that the attractive tax incentives provided to companies operating in free economic zones across Uzbekistan’s regions are generating significant interest among Malaysian investors.

The head of NC Civil Construction and Engineering Sdn Bhd, who participated in the event, highlighted the significant potential and broad opportunities available in Uzbekistan’s construction sector. Meanwhile, a representative of Klinik InoCare stated that the company intends to explore opportunities for developing its activities in the field of medical tourism in Uzbekistan.

Following the event, an agreement was reached to organize a business visit to Uzbekistan in the first half of 2027.