Uzbekistan and EU Strengthen Partnership with Ambitious Regional Forum Agenda

The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan held 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, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting joint initiatives.

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, The Caspian Post reports citing Trend.

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.