BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 25. The partnership
between Central Asia and the European Union is stronger than ever,
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela
said ahead of the EU-Central Asia forums in Tashkent, Trend reports via the
European Commission.
Síkela highlighted that, following the 12 billion euro Global
Gateway investment package announced at the first EU–Central Asia
Summit and his earlier mission to the region, the focus is now on
delivery. “The two high-level forums, co-hosted by Uzbekistan and
the EU, bring together public and private investors from both
regions to turn our commitments into tangible results: economic
growth, job creation, better access to services, and greater
stability,” he said.
The Commissioner added that he looks forward to concluding
concrete deals with regional partners, strengthening economic
cooperation, and accelerating the development of the Trans-Caspian
Transport Corridor to connect Europe and Central Asia in a fast,
safe, and sustainable way.
The forums, taking place on November 26-27, include the 3rd
EU-Central Asia Economic Forum and the Trans-Caspian Transport
Corridor and Connectivity Investors Forum. Both events bring
together European and Central Asian officials, business leaders,
and investors to discuss transport, trade, energy, and digital
connectivity across the region.
Officials said the meetings aim to prioritise joint investment
projects, foster regional partnerships, and showcase successful
initiatives to improve trade efficiency and infrastructure along
the Trans-Caspian route.