About conference
As part of global efforts to “build back better” following the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of the new geopolitical context, the EU and the countries of Central Asia are working together to support Central Asian countries’ drive to modernise, boost investment, digitalise, facilitate trade within and beyond the region and diversify their transport routes. In this context, the European Union (EU) has been actively supporting Central Asia’s transition towards a sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive growth based on democracy and the rule of law. Given the common history and challenges faced by the region’s economies as well as their developing links, closely co-ordinated regional responses will bring additional value.
The Samarkand EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway will provide a platform for intra- and inter-regional dialogue on shared solutions, that will help translate the goals of resilience, prosperity and regional cooperation, set out in the EU Strategy on Central Asia, into action.
Speakers

H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell
High Representative Vice President of the European Commission

H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Jeenbek Kulubaev
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Rashit Meredow
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkmenistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Vladimir Norov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

H.E. Mr. Josep Borrell
High Representative Vice President of the European Commission

H.E. Ms. Jutta Urpilainen
European Commissioner for International Partnerships

H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Tileuberdi
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Jeenbek Kulubaev
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Rashit Meredow
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkmenistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”

H.E. Mr. Vladimir Norov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
“Visions for Connecting Central Asia and the European Union”
Digital Connectivity








Transport





Energy




Sections
Conference Opening
09:30-10:30
Plenary Session
11:00-12:30
Parallel Session I on Digitalisation
14:00-16:00
Parallel Session II on Transport
14:00-16:00
Parallel Session III on Energy and Water
14:00-16:00
Closing session
16:30-17:30
Useful information
Contacts
For logistical issues, please contact:
eucaconnectivity@gmail.com