President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in his welcoming address to the Forum emphasized an important place in global economy of the OIC member-states having in their territory about 70% of world oil supply and 50% of world supply of natural gas.

First Investment Forum is organized to promote implementation of the OIC Action Plan on strengthening cooperation with Central Asian countries, including development of agricultural industry, transport sector, trade, reduction of poverty, professional training etc.

Above 400 representatives from OIC member-states, multilateral financial institutions, private sector, Tajik governmental structures, as well as diplomatic corps accredited in Dushanbe participate at the event.