The event was organized by the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Central Asia Regional Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation’s office in Uzbekistan.
The forum brought together representatives of leading think tanks, government institutions, and business communities from Central Asia and Germany.
Discussions covered the current state and future trajectory of interregional cooperation, including trade and economic ties, as well as the expansion of cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Niklas Wagner, Commissioner of the German Foreign Ministry for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, noted that the Central Asia–Germany format is becoming increasingly established, serving as an important platform for building trust, coordinating efforts, and developing aligned approaches to key regional issues.
In his remarks, Sh. Fayziev noted that the launch of the Central Asia–Germany format in 2023 confirmed a strong mutual interest in institutionalizing interregional dialogue. It also helped define priority areas for practical cooperation, including green energy, industrial collaboration, transport and logistics connectivity, and human capital development, while giving new momentum to trade, investment, and broader cooperation between the countries.
Attendants exchanged views on a wide range of cooperation areas and put forward proposals and initiatives aimed at strengthening strategic partnership.
Experts also highlighted the importance of deeper engagement between think tanks to support a more coordinated and long-term agenda for bilateral and regional cooperation.
The first Central Asia–Germany Summit, held in Berlin in 2023, marked a shift toward a more structured format of engagement and expanded project-based cooperation.
The second summit, held in Astana in 2024, confirmed the regular nature of dialogue at the level of heads of state and provided additional momentum for cooperation across a broad range of areas.
