Uzbekistan's Samarkand city is set to host the first-ever Central Asia-European Union Interparliamentary Summit, marking a new chapter in regional cooperation.

"Pleased to meet with H.E. Eduards Stiprais, EU Special Representative for Central Asia. We noted that the Samarkand and Brussels Summits marked a new stage in Uzbekistan-EU strategic partnership. Also reviewed preparations for the first Central Asia-EU Inter-Parliamentary Summit in Samarkand and welcomed the opening of the EIB Regional Representation in Tashkent as a milestone in strengthening investment cooperation," The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov's message on X.

Pleased to meet with H.E. Eduards Stiprais, EU Special Representative for Central Asia (@EUSR_CA).

We noted that the #Samarkand and #Brussels Summits marked a new stage in #Uzbekistan–#EU strategic partnership.

Also reviewed preparations for the first Central Asia–EU… pic.twitter.com/LHzdWlVPjj

— Bakhtiyor Saidov 🇺🇿 (@FM_Saidov) February 11, 2026

Samarkand is set to host the first-ever Central Asia-EU Inter-Parliamentary Summit, bringing together lawmakers from across the region and the European Union for high-level dialogue. The landmark gathering is expected to deepen political cooperation, strengthen legislative ties, and advance a more structured partnership between Central Asia and Europe at a time of growing geopolitical and economic interconnection.