TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 26. The Ministry of
Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with
a delegation led by Pēteris Ustubs, Director for International
Partnerships for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific at the
European Commission, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation
and advancing joint initiatives, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, the parties discussed ways to
enhance cooperation within the framework of the European Union’s
Global Gateway strategy for 2017–2027. Particular emphasis was
placed on the implementation of joint projects in Uzbekistan in the
areas of digital transformation, transport and logistics, and green
energy.
Following the discussions, the sides agreed on key
organizational matters for the upcoming Third European Union –
Central Asia Economic Forum and the Tashkent International
Investment Forum. Both events, scheduled to take place in
Uzbekistan this year, will involve participation from countries
along the Trans-Caspian Corridor, aiming to deepen regional
economic ties and cooperation.