As global connectivity becomes increasingly shaped by strategic investments, infrastructure networks, and geopolitical competition, the relationship between Europe and Asia has entered a new era of cooperation and transformation. The European Union’s Global Gateway strategy represents a major effort to strengthen sustainable connectivity by mobilizing investments in infrastructure, digital networks, transport corridors, energy transition, and education partnerships. With Central Asia emerging as a key region linking global supply chains, innovation, and economic development, the strategy reflects the growing importance of connectivity as both an economic opportunity and a geopolitical instrument.
EU Global Gateway: Bridging Europe and Asia brings together experts in European policy, international development, and Central Asia-Europe relations for an interactive discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping this evolving partnership. The event will explore how the Global Gateway can enhance cooperation, support sustainable development, and reinforce the EU’s role as a strategic partner in Central Asia, while addressing questions of implementation, financing, coordination, and the wider geopolitical landscape.