EU-Central Asia Summit In Samarkand: ‘Why Uzbekistan?’ – OpEd

EU-Central Asia Summit In Samarkand: ‘Why Uzbekistan?’ – OpEd

Uzbekistan is seeking to diversify its partnerships and is increasingly strengthening ties with Europe. This rapprochement has accelerated since Shavkat Mirziyoyev came to power. In recent years, Uzbekistan and the European Union have progressively expanded their cooperation in trade, economy, investment, and technical-financial sectors. In December 2017, the Government of Uzbekistan approved a program to...

EU announces €12 billion investment in Central Asia at Samarkand summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa announced on Friday in Samarkand, at a summit in Uzbekistan, the strengthening of cooperation between the European Union and five Central Asian countries. This is certainly an important step towards improving political, economic and trade relations between the EU and the countries of Central Asia. New investment package for Central Asia The EU present…

This is a "different approach" to China or Russia, said Ursula von der Leyen.

In Central Asia, the EU positions itself as an alternative to China and Russia

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) – The third “European Union – Central Asia” summit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought together European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and the leaders of the five countries in the region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan). In Samarkand, an Uzbek city located on the ancient Silk Road, Ms. von der Leyen welcomed the “entr…

European Council President Antonio Costa said that the European Union is committed to building a mutually beneficial partnership with Central Asia.

EU courts Central Asia in quest for critical raw materials

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said Brussels was eyeing a new Silk Road — this time lined with lithium and rare earths.