Uzbekistan-China forum signs 63 investment deals worth over $6.25bn in Termez

August 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM2 min

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An Uzbekistan-China forum in the Termez International Trade Center free trade zone in Surxondaryo produced 63 investment agreements worth over $6.253 billion. More than 350 delegates from over 120 Chinese companies and over 100 representatives from 46 Afghan firms attended.

Key Facts

The forum produced 63 investment agreements worth more than $6.253 billion.
The forum was attended by more than 350 delegates from over 120 Chinese companies and over 100 representatives from 46 Afghan firms.
The forum was held for the first time at the Termez International Trade Center free trade zone in Surxondaryo region.
The 'Made in Uzbekistan' exhibition at the forum showcased local enterprises in agriculture, food, chemical, light industry, construction materials, mining and geology, and jewelry.
Surxondaryo governor Ulugbek Kosimov held a trilateral official meeting with Chinese and Afghan government members.

Forum and Exhibition

The first Uzbekistan (Surxondaryo)-China international forum was held at the Termez International Trade Center free trade zone in Surxondaryo region. More than 350 delegates from over 120 Chinese companies and over 100 representatives from 46 Afghan companies participated. The 'Made in Uzbekistan' exhibition displayed production, export, and investment potential of local enterprises in agriculture, food, chemical, light industry, construction materials, mining and geology, and jewelry. Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Mining and Geology, Tourism Committee, Uzsanoatqurilishmaterialari association, and the Termez International Trade Center presented investment opportunities and cooperation proposals. Chinese companies Jiangsu World Agricultural and Anhui Wende Holding Group also gave presentations.

Investment Agreements and Meetings

The forum produced 63 investment agreements worth more than $6.253 billion. Surxondaryo governor Ulugbek Kosimov held a trilateral official meeting with Chinese and Afghan government members. Business representatives attended B2B and G2B meetings with city and district hokims and local entrepreneurs. Chinese businessman Sun Hai Myo said his company will develop oil and gas fields in Jarqo'rg'on district, and announced a memorandum signed with the district hokim.