Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay an official visit to Brussels on 24 October 2025, marking a significant step forward in relations with the European Union. During the visit, Uzbekistan and the EU are expected to sign the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), a comprehensive framework that defines future collaboration across five strategic areas, including political dialogue, trade, security, and sustainable development. The agreement underscores both sides’ commitment to continued reforms, economic modernization, and global cooperation, while setting the stage for further initiatives such as the upcoming EU–Central Asia Investment Forum in Tashkent this November.
In his congratulatory message marking Uzbekistan’s Independence Day, President of the European Council António Costa underscored the upcoming visit of Uzbekistan’s President to Brussels on 24 October 2025, where an important agreement will be signed.
