Uzbekistan To Host EU-Central Asia Summit In April
Uzbekistan is set to host the EU-Central Asia Summit on 3-4 April, bringing together top European and Central Asian leaders, Uzbek media has reported.
Uzbekistan is set to host the EU-Central Asia Summit on 3-4 April, bringing together top European and Central Asian leaders, Uzbek media has reported.
According to the reports, the summit will be attended by António Costa, President of the European Council; Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; and the heads of state of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
The agenda will focus on cooperation in transport, economic development, and security, reflecting the increasing strategic significance of EU-Central Asia relations in the wake of global geopolitical developments, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the situation in Afghanistan.
Ahead of the summit, special representatives from the EU and Central Asian nations held talks on Afghanistan in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. According to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions covered regional security challenges, emerging threats, and human rights concerns, with a particular emphasis on the rights of women and girls.
The upcoming EU-Central Asia Summit underscores Europe’s growing engagement with the region, as both sides seek to strengthen economic partnerships and address shared security concerns.
