On May 29, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, and Foreign Affairs Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan convened at the 3rd Central Asia + Italy Ministerial Meeting in Rome.
The wide-ranging agenda focused on identifying new areas and practical measures regarding cooperation between Italy and Central Asia in transportation, logistics, green energy, global connectivity, higher education, and the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.
Calling for proactive collaboration in transport interconnectivity, energy, climate change, and education, Antonio Tajani commented: “Italy views with great interest the opportunities presented to Italian companies in Central Asia. Establishing a strategic partnership with Central Asian countries and strengthening economic and industrial cooperation in the fields of water resources, the environment, and higher education is a priority.”
Over the past year, the Italian Government’s promotion of relations with Central Asian countries has been demonstrated by business forums involving Uzbekistan in June 2023, Kazakhstan in January, and most recently, Tajikistan in April.
In line with a strategy to grow diplomatic activity conducted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the instigation of Minister Tajani, such initiatives aim to boost collaboration on regional projects concerning infrastructure, agriculture, machinery, and energy in Central Asia.
