On April 7, during the 150th anniversary session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the heads of parliaments of Arab states.

Your Excellency distinguished Tulia Ackson!

Your Excellency distinguished Martin Chungong!

Honorable leaders and members of parliaments!!

Ladies and gentlemen!

​Distinguished heads of delegations!

Ladies and gentlemen!

I am delighted to welcome you all at the first Central Asia – European Union Summit.

On April 4, 2025, the first “Central Asia - European Union” official summit will be held in Samarkand, under the chairmanship of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This event is set to become a significant political milestone and will mark the beginning of a new phase in the relationship between the two regions.