President Mirziyoyev Hosts EU Delegation
Tashkent. The Gulf Observer: The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accorded a reception to the delegation of the European Union, led by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas. This meeting underscores the commitment to fostering diplomatic ties and engaging in constructive dialogue between Uzbekistan and the European Union. The discussions held during the reception are expected to encompass a range of bilateral and regional matters, reflecting the mutual interest in strengthening cooperation and promoting shared goals.
The Vice-President of the European Commission, sincerely congratulating on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the EU and Uzbekistan, conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the Leader of Uzbekistan from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel.
Issues of further enhancing multifaceted partnership with the EU were considered.
The noticeable intensification of cooperation in recent years was noted with satisfaction. The visit of the President of the European Council Charles Michel to Uzbekistan, two meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia and the European Union, and the Samarkand Connectivity Conference were successfully held.
A joint action plan is being implemented to deepen ties between the EU and Central Asia. Work is underway to organize the first “Central Asia – EU” summit in Uzbekistan.
At the end of January, a major Investors Forum will be held in Brussels to strengthen transport and communications connectivity between the two regions.
The volume of mutual trade between Uzbekistan and EU countries is growing dynamically, which increased by 30 percent last year.
Major investment projects are being implemented in high-tech sectors of the economy with the participation of leading European companies. The validity period of EU trade preferences for Uzbekistan has been extended.
Views were exchanged on current regional issues, particularly on providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
