President of Uzbekistan Departs for Official Visit to Brussels

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed for an official visit to Brussels at the invitation of President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

During his stay in the Belgian capital, the head of state will hold talks with the leadership of the European Union, focusing on ways to further expand and deepen the multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU.

The highlight of the visit will be the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Uzbekistan and the European Union — a landmark document that will form a new legal foundation for bilateral relations, covering a wide range of areas from trade and investment to innovation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

The President is also scheduled to meet King Philippe of the Belgians, as well as hold discussions with representatives of leading European companies and financial institutions. The meetings will focus on prospective joint projects in green energy, infrastructure, digitalization, and industrial cooperation.

The outcomes of the visit are expected to give fresh momentum to the strategic dialogue between Uzbekistan and the European Union, strengthen mutual trust, and open up new opportunities for the implementation of joint initiatives.