On May 23, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala and her team. The parties covered Uzbekistan-EU cooperation, as well as regional and global agenda. Underscored that Central Asia is getting more connected, working together towards common prosperity, increasing its attractiveness for foreign partners. Appreciation was expressed to the European partners for the support of collective efforts in building strong global bridges.