EU - UZBEKISTAN ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT
On 29 October, the European Union and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step in deepening political, economic, and trade relations.
The EPCA establishes a modern framework for cooperation covering a wide range of areas, including trade and investment, sustainable development, customs, and connectivity. In particular, the agreement supports enhanced transport links through the Global Gateway initiative and the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, both of which aim to strengthen supply chain resilience and facilitate cross-border trade between Europe and Central Asia.
The new framework is expected to simplify trade procedures and improve regulatory alignment, thereby creating a more predictable environment for logistics operators and investors. At the same time, the EU and Uzbekistan announced the conclusion of their bilateral negotiations on market access for goods and services, with the agreement include commitments by Uzbekistan on maximum tariff rates for imports and exports and concessions in services.
The signing of the EPCA marks a major step forward in integrating Uzbekistan more closely into global and European transport and trade networks, while supporting economic modernisation and sustainable growth in the region.
Source: European Commission