Tashkent, Aug. 23 -- First international investment forum of Syrdarya was held in Gulistan on August 22.

At the opening ceremony of the Forum, Minister of investment and foreign trade Sardor Umurzakov addressed a welcoming speech. The Minister noted the importance of international events aimed at attracting investment to the regions, given the significant industrial potential and favorable conditions for business development.

The forum was divided into breakout sessions on priority areas of development of the region, such as attracting foreign direct investment, economic development, agriculture, development of alternative energy, ecotourism, agro-tourism, as well as the development of the industrial sector.

Separately, a reception was...