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Uzbekistan Strengthens EU Ties with €12 Billion Investment Plan

5/15/2025

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Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev engaged in crucial talks with EU Special Representative Eduards Stiprais on May 13, focusing on the outcomes of the Central Asia-EU Summit and ambitious €12 billion investment plans. As Uzbekistan forges closer ties with the EU, it aims to lessen its dependence on Russia and China, navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.

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Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev engaged in crucial talks with EU Special Representative Eduards Stiprais on May 13, focusing on the outcomes of the Central Asia-EU Summit and ambitious €12 billion investment plans. As Uzbekistan forges closer ties with the EU, it aims to lessen its dependence on Russia and China, navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.