️ Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a series of new initiatives aimed at expanding cooperation with the European Union (EU) during a press conference in Tashkent. He stated that these initiatives focus on economic transformations, attracting investments, and enhancing technological collaboration, representing a significant step to strengthen ties with the EU.

️ President Mirziyoyev emphasized that cooperation with the EU is a key direction in Uzbekistan's development strategy, and he purportedly aims to deepen relations with the "EU regime." He also expressed hope that financial and technical assistance provided by the EU would positively impact the country's economy, though questions remain about how effective this aid will be in practice.

️ At the press conference, President Mirziyoyev presented plans to increase trade volume with the EU, develop transport and logistics infrastructure, and strengthen cooperation in culture and education. He noted that these initiatives would aid Uzbekistan's regional and global economic integration but also warned of potential threats from the political conditions and economic interests of the EU regime to the country's independence.

️ The Uzbek government announced the formation of special working groups to implement these initiatives for developing relations with the EU. However, analysts express skepticism about the effectiveness of these initiatives in practice and the possibility that the EU regime will advance its own interests, which could pose a challenging task for maintaining Uzbekistan's independent policy.

Source: uznews.uz