On February 22 this year, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan (ISRS) hosted a meeting with the European delegation led by the Rapporteur of the European Parliament on Uzbekistan Ilhan Kyuchyuk.

The parties discussed ongoing political and socio-economic reforms in the new Uzbekistan, and the current state and prospects of Uzbekistan – European partnership. 

The European experts were informed about the results of structural reforms in Uzbekistan in all spheres of society and public life, including Tashkent's assistance in maintaining friendly, good-neighborly and mutually beneficial ties with regional countries.

According to the assessment of the Rapporteur of the European Parliament on Uzbekistan Ilhan Kyuchyuk, the current dynamics in the European – Uzbekistan relations are seen as very positive thanks to the reforms carried out under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

It was stressed that Uzbekistan’s accession to the EU’s special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance (GSP+) has contributed to boosting trade and economic ties with the European Union. 

At the same time, the EU, as one of the main partners of the country, actively supports Uzbekistan’s efforts to strengthen connectivity in the region. 

Moreover, the discussions highlighted the importance of implementation of the EU Global Gateway strategy, which will allow to effectively use of the huge potential of the European Union and Central Asia for mutually beneficial cooperation. 

Following the meeting, the parties expressed hope for the continuation of interaction on a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU.