TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, November 26. Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov and European
Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela discussed
the dynamic development of Uzbekistan-EU cooperation and prospects
for expanding mutually beneficial projects in several key sectors,
the Uzbek FM wrote on his X page, Trend reports.
“We discussed the dynamic evolution of Uzbekistan–EU
cooperation, highlighting our shared commitment to expanding
mutually beneficial initiatives in trade, green transition,
digitalization, connectivity, and human capital development,”
Saidov remarked.
He further noted that both sides expressed their willingness to
strengthen the strategic dialogue, enhance practical cooperation,
and jointly promote sustainable development initiatives that foster
stability and prosperity in their respective regions.
Meanwhile, Tashkent hosted the EU–Central Asia Economic Forum
today, building on previous editions held in Bishkek (2021) and
Almaty (2023). The event, organized in collaboration with the OECD
and ITC, brought together officials from EU institutions, Central
Asian governments, representatives of the private sector, and
international financial organizations to discuss investment
cooperation, regional connectivity, and strategic initiatives.
Following the forum, the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) and the European Union signed a 3-million euro
grant agreement aimed at supporting the development of critical raw
materials (CRM) in Central Asia.