EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states

The European Union and the Central Asian countries want to further develop their trade relations. Commission President von der Leyen spoke in Samarkand in Uzbekistan at a summit of EU representatives with several heads of state in the region about the beginning of a new era.

On the occasion of a summit in Uzbekistan, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announces strategic collaboration between the two regions.

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Samarkand Summit Marks A New Era In EU-Central Asia Relations Amid Geopolitical Challenges

The European Union says it is entering a "new era" in its relationship with Central Asian nations following a summit aimed at making inroads in a region dominated by Russia and China.

EU pledges €12 billion to consolidate its position in Central Asia

This is a "different approach" to that of China or Russia, von der Leyen said.

EU hails 'new era' in relations with Central Asia

The EU proclaimed a "new era" in ties with Central Asia on Friday at a major summit in Uzbekistan, as Brussels presses its influence in the region in the face of Russian and Chinese competition.