The EU is positioning itself as a reliable partner to Central Asia amid geopolitical tensions, seeking access to critical raw materials and clean energy. A strategic partnership was established with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, alongside a €12 billion investment package. The summit in Samarkand followed US tariffs and emphasized the importance of reliable partnerships and multilateralism. Central Asia's resources are crucial for the EU's climate goals, and cooperation on sanctions against Russia was discussed, with a focus on maintaining a rules-based order. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)