🇪🇺 launching two #TeamEurope initiatives in Central Asia to step up green and digital agendas:
👉On Water, Climate Change and Energy to manage some of the most important resources of the region.
👉On Digital Connectivity to enhance Central Asia’s access to the global internet.
RT @JosepBorrellF: In-depth discussion w President Mirziyoyev @president_uz this evening on bilateral EU -Uzbekistan agenda, and on situation along 1000 km long Uzbek - Afghan border. Shared EU’s concern over situation in Afghanistan. We also raised repercussions of Russia’s aggression on #Ukraine.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Today, we launch two special #TeamEurope initiatives for Central Asia under #GlobalGateway
- on water, energy and climate change
- on digital connectivity.
With concrete projects and joint commitment, we will link our two regions.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Borders are scars of history. We need to overcome them through infrastructure & connections - the veins that allow us to bring life to our planet. Connecting people, bringing them closer.
With EU #GlobalGateway & #TeamEurope, we are committed to it in a concrete, sustainable way
RT @JosepBorrellF: Today, we launch two special #TeamEurope initiatives for Central Asia under #GlobalGateway
- on water, energy and climate change
- on digital connectivity.
With concrete projects and joint commitment, we will link our two regions.
It's time for children to take the floor at #COP27. They will share their brilliant inventions to protect the planet and exchange with policy-makers on matters that affect their lives and future.
Register & join live at 10H CET ⤵
https://digital.cop27eusideevents.eu/event/eu-side-events-cop27/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMTA4NjE3Mw
"The EU and Central Asia need to cooperate more and better. At tomorrow's Connectivity conference in Samarkand, we will discuss joint projects and how we can work together to deliver sustainable connectivity" @JosepBorrellF at joint press point with 🇺🇿MFA @VladimirNorov
RT @JosepBorrellF: Our annual EU - #CentralAsia ministerial meeting confirmed our strong commitment to work together.
We have big ambitions, and the interest to fill them with concrete content - for the benefit of stronger ties between our regions and for the benefit of our people.
Methane Ministerial at #COP27 convened by EU & US leading the #GlobalMethanePledge marks unprecedented momentum to keep 1.5°C within reach.
Endorsements grown to 150 with many countries developing national action plans to #CutMethane ⤵
https://europa.eu/!bjFCxN
"Kazakhstan is an important and valuable partner of the EU and it is increasingly so. We share an interest to develop our cooperation even further.” HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after meeting with Kazakhstan President @TokayevKZ and MFA Mukhtar Tileuberdi @MFA_KZ
https://europa.eu/!4jkf3M
RT @JosepBorrellF: In my meeting with Uzbek Foreign Minister @VladimirNorov, I acknowledged Uzbekistan’s important role in enhancing regional cooperation in Central Asia
We share concerns on the situation in Afghanistan & discussed the role of multilateralism in the difficult geopolitical context.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Visited the Rakhmdillik shelter for women & girls
The association has offered refuge & help in cooperation with EU-funded actions to over 1,000 survivors of violence, coming often from those closest to them
Defending the inalienable rights of women is not a choice, it is a duty
RT @JosepBorrellF: Arrived in #Uzbekistan to co-chair the EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting today and co-host the EU - Central Asia Connectivity Conference tomorrow with Minister @VladimirNorov in Samarkand.
Once upon a time, Samarkand was a #GlobalGateway - now it is coming back.
After the meeting between the French, Argentinian and Colombian Presidents with representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition last week, HR/VP reaffirms the EU's full support for the negotiation process to solve the #Venezuela crisis: https://europa.eu/!gYkvd6
RT @JosepBorrellF: Wrapping up my visit to Kazakhstan meeting with the engaged and dedicated @EUinKazakhstan staff, who maintain our good partnership with Kazakhstan on a daily basis.
Thank you for your work!
RT @JosepBorrellF: Glad to mark 30 years of EU-Kazakhstan diplomatic relations with President @TokayevKZ, which we agreed to deepen further.
We support efforts to make Kazakhstan more inclusive, democratic and open through an ambitious reform agenda.
Committed to security & peace in our regions.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Started my day in Astana meeting civil society representatives to discuss the human rights situation. An independent investigation of the January events would contribute to ensuring much needed accountability.
I commend the proactivity & commitment of civil society in Kazakhstan
It's time for children to take the floor at #COP27. They will share their brilliant inventions to protect the planet & exchange with policy-makers on matters that affect their future.
Register & join live tomorrow at 10H CET ⤵
https://digital.cop27eusideevents.eu/event/eu-side-events-cop27/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMTA4NjE3Mw
RT @EUSec_Defence: EU holds today in Brussels the final Annual Review Conference of the Civilian CSDP Compact
Check the press release for more info https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-holds-final-annual-review-conference-civilian-csdp-compact_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: In Kazakhstan for my first official visit.
With Minister Tileuberdi, we confirmed our commitment to deepen political dialogue & cooperation and work on joint opportunities - such as trade, energy & green agenda
Developing partnerships in challenging times makes us stronger.
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