On April 3 in the framework of the first “Central Asia – European Union” summit, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen held a talk.

The business program of the first “Central Asia-European Union” summit began on April 3 with a meeting between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso.

On April 4, 2025, the first “Central Asia - European Union” official summit will be held in Samarkand, under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This event is set to become a significant political milestone and will mark the beginning of a new phase in the relationship between the two regions.

In the evening on April 2 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an informal meetings with the President of the European Council António Costa.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in the city of Samarkand to participate in the events of the first "Central Asia - European Union" summit.

In recent years, the European Union has been paying increasing attention to Central Asia—a region that has traditionally been within the spheres of influence of other big powers. However, today, Central Asia is strengthening its independence and emerging as an important link in the global economy.

On April 3-4 the events of the first “Central Asia – European Union” summit will take place in the city of Samarkand.

Exclusive interview of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Euronews on the eve of the first “Central Asia - European Union” summit in Samarkand

During the telephone conversation held on April 1, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian warmly congratulated each other and the friendly peoples of both countries on the spring holiday of Navruz and the sacred Ramadan holiday – Eid al-Fitr, sincerely wishing peace, prosperity, and well-being.