The European Union (EU), the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed an Agreement on May 17th in Samarkand, aiming at supporting and financing Uzbekistan’s Strategy for transition to a green economy by 2030.

The planned joint actions will assist the Government of Uzbekistan in its efforts to combine sound economic growth concerning the environment and natural resources for the overall benefit of the people of Uzbekistan.

In the spirit of Team Europe, the EU is providing grant support to Uzbekistan in the amount of EUR 10.2 million, which is being complemented by the EUR 375 million of a Public policy loan on the Green economy from the AFD (EUR 150 million was already disbursed). 

The signature ceremony was attended by the Deputy Director-General of the Directorate General for International Partnerships of the European Commission, Ms. Myriam Ferran, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Ilkom Norkulov and Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement, Mr. Rémy Rioux.

The European Union comprises 27 Member States who have decided to link their know-how, resources, and destinies gradually. Together, during a period of enlargement of 60 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy, and sustainable development while maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance, and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and values with countries and peoples beyond its borders. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) implements France’s international development and solidarity policy. Through its financing of NGOs and the public sector, as well as its research and publications, AFD supports and accelerates transitions towards a fairer, more resilient world. It also provides training in sustainable development (at AFD Campus) and other awareness-raising activities in France.

Nasiba Ziyodullayeva, UzA