EU announces 'new era' in relations with Central Asia
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4 min readThe European Union marked the start of a "new era" in its relationship with Central Asia during a summit in Uzbekistan, aiming to expand its influence amid growing competition from Russia and China.
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This photo released by Uzbekistan's Presidential Press Office offers a view of the first summit between the leaders of the EU and the five countries of Central Asia in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on April 4, 2025. (Uzbekistan's Presidential Press Office via AP)
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