Ipoteka bank OTP Group Highlights Uzbekistan’s Growth Potential and Expands Investments in the Country

Tashkent, Uzbekistan — March 12, 2026 — Sandro Rtveladze, CEO of Ipoteka bank OTP Group, spoke at the Uzbekistan Economic Update 2026 event organized by EUROUZ, emphasizing the country’s strong economic growth potential.

“The future of Uzbekistan is extremely promising and is strongly supported by both economic reforms and increasing foreign investment,” said Sandro Rtveladze during the CEO Panel: Shaping the New Economy (moderated by Oybek Shaykhov).

During the discussion, the CEO noted that OTP Group, one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe, became the first European banking group of such scale to enter the Uzbek market. He also highlighted the Group’s continued expansion in the country, noting that OTP Group’s second major investment in Uzbekistan is the Yashil Ferma project, aimed at developing the agricultural sector.

“The dynamic growth of Uzbekistan’s economy and the ongoing reforms create significant potential for further investment in the country,” concluded the CEO of Ipoteka bank OTP Group.

Earlier, Ipoteka bank OTP Group published its financial results for 2025, demonstrating sustainable growth and successful business transformation. The Bank’s net profit reached UZS 1.763 trillion, while return on equity (ROE) amounted to 22.4%.