Author: Derya Soysal

Investment Round Table for Sustainable Development On June 16, 2025, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Brussels organized a high-level round table focusing on environmental sustainability and green investment in Tajikistan. The event attracted notable participants from the European Union, environmental policy experts, and business leaders, all eager to explore opportunities for collaboration in green energy, afforestation, and sustainable development. Among the keynote speakers were: Their speeches emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability in Central Asia, the urgent need to attract green investment into Tajikistan, and the value of EU-Tajik cooperation in climate action. The session featured a focused presentation on…

Tashkent, 14/06/2025 During TIIF2025, Uzbekistan showcased its commitment to economic modernization, investment attraction, and regional integration. Since the launch of its ambitious reform agenda in 2017, the country has made significant strides in liberalizing its economy, advancing sustainability initiatives, and strengthening global partnerships. In this exclusive interview, Ilhom Umrzakov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, discusses the nation’s key economic priorities, investment opportunities, and climate resilience strategies. He also highlights Uzbekistan’s growing role in Central Asia, particularly in trade and infrastructure development, and emphasizes the country’s efforts to create a dynamic, investor-friendly environment. Ilhom Umrzakov:…

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – June 12, 2025 During the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum, Deputy Business Ombudsman J. Urunov addressed a key session focused on legal reforms and mechanisms for resolving international disputes in Uzbekistan. His speech highlighted the state’s commitment to ensuring a secure and transparent investment climate for both domestic and foreign entrepreneurs. “Today’s forum serves as a platform for discussing achievements and current issues in the investment sector, as well as the main platform for dialogue between the state and business,” said Mr. Urunov at the beginning of his address. He emphasized that Uzbekistan has elevated the improvement…

Deputy Minister Chasur Choriyev speaks with Derya Soysal at TIIF 2025 By Derya Soysal – Special Correspondent, Tashkent At the 2025 Tashkent International Investment Forum, Uzbekistan made a compelling case for its growing role as a regional transport hub. Deputy Minister of Transport Chasur Choriyev spoke with Derya Soysal about the country’s strategic priorities—railways, roadways, aviation, and digitalization—and the massive investment opportunities emerging as a result. Derya Soysal: First, what are the main, most important investment opportunities in Uzbekistan—transport, infrastructures? Chasur Choriyev: The most important—well, all of them are important—but strategically for Uzbekistan, in today’s terms, I think railway infrastructure…

June 10, 2025 – Tashkent, Uzbekistan — The 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) officially began today in the capital of Uzbekistan, attracting a record number of participants and showcasing the country’s growing economic potential and international appeal. The forum opened with a major exhibition, featuring projects and joint initiatives by Uzbek companies across key sectors. More than 7,500 delegates are attending this year’s forum, including nearly 3,000 foreign guests from approximately 100 countries, representing regions from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. TIIF 2025 is marked by a strong international presence, featuring leaders from government, finance, and global institutions. Notable…

Astana, 29 May 2025 – At the Astana International Forum, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Mädiyev, laid out a sweeping vision for the country’s future in a detailed conversation covering everything from cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence to aerospace and global partnerships. Mädiyev described how Kazakhstan is rapidly becoming a regional and global leader in digital innovation by creating a regulatory and technological framework designed for the challenges of the 21st century. “Kazakhstan is quite active in terms of developing the crypto ecosystem and trying to promote a crypto-friendly environment for changing organizations and promoting innovative…

Astana, May 29 — In an exclusive interview during the Astana International Forum, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alibek Kuantyrov, outlined the country’s growing role as a reliable international partner, emphasizing its investment partnerships, technological advancements, and geopolitical neutrality. Speaking on the sidelines of the forum, Kuantyrov underscored Kazakhstan’s active engagement with foreign investors, especially from the Gulf, Asia, and Europe. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a particularly prominent investor, with 16 major projects currently in various stages of development. Türkiye, China, and the USA are important investors for Kazakhstan. “We have already realized four major projects with…

Astana, le 28 mai 2025 Lors d’un point de presse tenu dans le cadre du Forum international d’Astana (AIF) 2025, le vice-ministre kazakh des Affaires étrangères, Roman Vassilenko, a réaffirmé le rôle central du Kazakhstan en tant que puissance régionale et défenseur mondial du dialogue, de la coopération et des réformes démocratiques. Le Forum international d’Astana, devenu une plateforme mondiale en plein essor, accueille cette année environ 3 000 participants, dont des chefs d’État, des responsables gouvernementaux, des représentants d’organisations internationales, des PDG et des experts de premier plan. « Le programme élargi du Forum reflète les défis mondiaux interdépendants…

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy recently participated in the Astana International Forum (AIF), a vital platform for international dialogue and cooperation hosted by Kazakhstan. In her address, Meloni emphasized the importance of the forum and Kazakhstan’s crucial role as a geopolitical and strategic hub bridging Europe and Asia. Expressing her gratitude to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Kazakh government for their invitation and warm welcome, Meloni stressed that her visit was “not just protocol, but of substance,” aiming to deepen the friendship between Italy and Kazakhstan through concrete facts and strategic collaboration. She highlighted the historic nature of the…

By Derya Soysal, reporting from the Astana International Forum During the Astana International Forum (AIF), Zulfiya Suleimenova, Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan on Climate and Environmental Issues, spoke to us in an exclusive interview about the country’s evolving climate policy, energy transition plans, and international cooperation. From shifting away from coal through the development of nuclear energy to building stronger ties with the European Union and proposing regional food security hubs, Suleimenova detailed how Kazakhstan is navigating the complex intersection of climate resilience, economic development, and environmental justice. “We don’t really want to leave anyone behind,” she emphasized,…