On June 16–17, 2026, the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum was held in Uzbekistan, bringing together leaders of several countries and other high-ranking guests, as well as approximately 4,000 representatives from international organizations, government agencies, financial institutions and business circles. A delegation from the SCO Secretariat, headed by Deputy Secretary-General Piao Yangfan, participated in the event.
In his opening address, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the achievements of the country's socio-economic development, outlined measures and priorities for attracting investment, and reaffirmed the country's readiness to continue cooperation with foreign partners.
At the opening of the sub-forum on investment cooperation within the SCO, including between China and Uzbekistan — organized by the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the China-Eurasia Economic Cooperation Fund — Piao Yangfan emphasized the importance of aligning the development strategies of SCO member states, creating favorable conditions for trade and investment, and reaffirmed the Organization's commitment to the gradual transition to the free movement of goods, capital, services and technologies. In this context, she highlighted the practical role of the China-Eurasia Economic Cooperation Fund and the China-Central Asia Economic Cooperation Fund as platforms bridging the capabilities of financial institutions and the real economy.
She reaffirmed consistent commitment of SCO to advancing multilateral investment projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, transport and logistics connectivity, industrial cooperation, green development, agriculture, the digital economy and technological innovation.
On the margins of the Forum, thematic sessions were held aimed at presenting key projects, unlocking economic potential, developing coordinated approaches to sustainable development, and attracting cross-border capital.