Two main messages that resonated in all speeches of Asian leaders in The first central summit V Samarkanda, in UzbekistanField
The first was once again demonstrated that the region has reached stability, good relations with the neighborhood and a harmonious approach to greater development. The European Union admitted this, turning to them as a bloc, which gives them the greatest weight in the international stage.
The largest economy in the region, KazakhstanIt has great hopes for the following steps, as the country knows well about its importance for the European Union.
13% of the total import of oil and gas of the EU comes from Kazakhstan, while the investment of the European Bloc is 43% of all foreign investment in the largest country in Central Asia.
In an interview with Euronews, vice-presidential minister of Kazakhstan, Serik ZhumangarinHe stated that the Samarkand summit was an opportunity to show that the Central Asian region is stable and could equally contribute to strategic relations with Europe: “The main conclusion for us is that, in principle, Central Asia is now visible as a whole. Central Asia is a reliable bridge between China, South -East Asia and EuropeBut this is also a reliable supplier of the necessary materials. We talk about everything, from uranium, oil and gas to critical materials, food and wheat. “
The second important message is that the leaders of the Central Asians enthusiastically welcome all forms of cooperation proposed by European leaders at the summit, because they see the form of development in them.
That is why they spent a lot of time and efforts in Samarkand in the presentation of new projects, programs and initiatives that can benefit from cooperation with European institutions, financial organizations and private investors from all EU member states.