According to him, analysts estimate the region’s needs at $170 billion for energy sector development, $60 billion for transport infrastructure, $14 billion for irrigation and water management facilities, and another $7 billion for logistics.

«These aren’t just financial needs—they are investment opportunities,» Ruslan Dalenov said.

Central Asia, a region comprising Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan with a combined population of 83 million and a GDP of $566 billion, is one of the fastest-growing in the world, the EDB representative emphasized.

It was noted that over the past decade, investment in manufacturing has doubled, reaching $113 billion.

The EDB has already accumulated $2.9 billion in syndicated financing with international institutions to support gas pipelines, airports, and road projects worth a total of $7.5 billion.

The bank hopes to attract investment in energy storage, artificial intelligence technologies, robotics, space exploration, and adaptation to climate change.

«Central Asia is not just a region of natural resources. This is a region of innovation, industrialization, and long-term investment,» Ruslan Dalenov concluded.