Investment Push at TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan unveiled a six-point foreign investment plan at the Tashkent International Investment Forum, including a new Tashkent International Financial Center under English common law, an international commercial court, and support for AI, critical minerals, manufacturing, and renewables. Green Industry Finance: EBRD approved up to $25M for Uzbekistan’s TPP to upgrade long-steel production and cut gas use by 22% annually, backed by climate-focused funds. Digital Infrastructure: Saudi DataVolt secured $150M to build a 12MW Tashkent data centre (TAS-1), with plans for additional 250MW sites by 2030. Tech Ecosystem Legal Reform: Enterprise Uzbekistan is preparing a technology-focused legal jurisdiction to give global tech firms more certainty and flexibility beyond tax incentives. Korea–Uzbekistan Partnership: At the Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum, Seoul and Tashkent highlighted transport modernization, airport expansion, and digitalization, while Eximbank Korea pledged financing tools to turn cooperation into projects. AI and Education Links: Kazakhstan signed AI and data-centre deals with U.S. NVIDIA and Firebird (up to $10B) and discussed deeper education cooperation with Uzbekistan, including AI in classrooms. Regional Diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan advanced ties through the 19th Joint Commission meeting, prioritizing energy, transport, agriculture, pharma, and tourism.