Forum in Surkhondarya attracts $10 billion in Chinese investments

The Uzbekistan–China international investment forum held in Surkhondarya region on August 15–16 presented investors with 95 promising projects worth a combined $10 billion. Following the forum, the parties reached preliminary agreements on 63 projects valued at over $6.25 billion.

The forum was attended by more than 350 representatives from over 120 Chinese companies and organizations. Participants included representatives from China Centre for International Cultural Relations, JDB Group, China Railway Construction, Xinlong Construction Engineering Group, Jiangsu World Agricultural, and Anhui Wende Holding Group.

An Afghan delegation led by Minister of Industry and Trade Nuruddin Azizi also participated in the forum, bringing more than 100 representatives from 46 Afghan companies.

The investment portfolio of Surkhondarya region covers several key sectors. Agriculture takes the largest share with 25 projects, followed by mining and geology.