2022

18 November
Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Samarkand EU-Central Asia

Connectivity Conference:

Global Gateway

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

Ms. Shahlo Turdikulova

Deputy Minister of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Mr. David Ringrose

Head of Division Connectivity and Digital Transition at the European External Action Service (EEAS)

Mr. Gregory Lecomte

Senior Policy Analyst at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Mr. Massimiliano Volpe

Regional Director for Central Asia and the Caucasus at Nokia

Indira Sharshenova

Deputy Minister for Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic

Timur Sarsenov

Business Development Director, Europe and Central Asia of SES.

Benoit Denis

Senior Economist Digital Infrastructure at the European Investment Bank.

Moderated:

Mr. Dastan Dogoev

Member of Global Minds Initiative Advisory Board and Coordinator of national programme “Legacy of Nomads”, former Minister of Digital Development of Kyrgyz Republic