The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev's phone conversation with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, on January 23, addressed crucial issues of bilateral and regional significance were discussed.
The President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated Antonio Costa on his election as the head of the European Council and wished him great success.
In recent years, the multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and the European Union has reached a high level and is rapidly developing in all priority areas, which is noted with great satisfaction.
Active dialogue and exchanges are being conducted at various levels. In 2024, the volume of trade between Uzbekistan and the countries of the European Union exceeded 6 billion euros, and the portfolio of projects with European companies reached 30 billion euros.
Last year, an agreement on strategic partnership in the critically important field of mineral resources was signed. Effective cooperation is being carried out in transport and digital connectivity, the "green" economy, culture, and other areas.
It is believed that the prompt signing of the Extended Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union will significantly accelerate the development of the entire spectrum of relations.
The leader of Uzbekistan and the head of the European Council also exchanged views on international agendas and regional cooperation issues. Joint plans for the preparation and holding of the first "Central Asia - European Union" summit in the city of Samarkand in April this year were discussed.
