The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inaugurated a Regional Representation for Central Asia in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, bringing its operations closer to partners across the region.
Key highlights:
- The office was opened by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, marking a significant step in the bank’s Central Asian engagement, which dates back to 2009.
- The region’s project pipeline is approaching €3 billion, with potential operations in Uzbekistan alone reaching around €1 billion across transport, energy, digital connectivity, climate action, and critical raw materials.
- Focus areas in Uzbekistan align with the country’s 2030 Strategy and the EU’s Global Gateway priorities, covering transport (including the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor), clean energy, water, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and critical raw materials.
- A notable early initiative is a Declaration of Intent with JSC “Uzsuvtaminot” to provide advisory support for a wastewater treatment plant PPP project in Tashkent, with a capacity of 300,000 m³ per day.
The office signals the EU’s long-term commitment to Central Asia, enabling faster project development and stronger partnerships with local governments and institutions. Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment called the EIB a vital partner for delivering complex, high-impact projects for the country’s economy and citizens. /// nCa, 19 June 2026