PAST EVENT: EU-Uzbekistan Economic and Trade Relations – Priority Directions under the Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy
The European Institute for Asian Studies, the Development Strategy Center of Uzbekistan and the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Brussels had the pleasure of organising a Closed-Door Expert Roundtable Discussion on “EU-Uzbekistan Economic and Trade Relations – Priority Directions under the Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy”. The discussion took place on Thursday, 21 September 2023, from 11:30 AM to 13:00 PM at the EIAS premises, located in Rue de la Loi 26, 10th Floor, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium.
The roundtable discussion delved into the new ”Uzbekistan Strategy 2030”, discussing its contents and identifying potential for increased EU-Uzbekistan trade relations. The Uzbekistan Strategy 2030 has been adopted by presidential decree after being discussed with the international community to ensure its adherence to international standards. The strategy entails five priority areas, namely, social protection, economic development, conservation of resources and environmental protection, the rule of law and the establishment of a public administration, as well as foreign affairs and security issues.
Date: Thursday, 21 September 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 13:00 PM
Venue: EIAS, Rue de la Loi 26, B-1040 Brussels
Programme
11:30 – 11:40 Opening of the Discussions
Opening remarks by the Chair: Ms. Lin Goethals, Director, European Institute for Asian Studies
11:40 – 12:00 Panel Discussions
11:40 – 11:50 Mr. Eldor Tulyakov, Executive Director, Development Strategy Center
Topic: “Uzbekistan-2030” Strategy – Ensuring Wealth of the Population through Sustainable Economic Growth.
11:50 – 12:00 Mr. Farrukh Khakimov, Head of Department, Development Strategy Center
Topic: “New Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan: Promoting Connectivity between Central Asia and EU”
12:00 – 12:55 Interactive Discussion and Q&A
12:55 – 13:00 Closing Remarks
Mr. Eldor Tulyakov – Executive Director, Development Strategy Center
Ms. Lin Goethals – Director, European Institute for Asian Studies
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