Samarkand

EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit

In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors.

Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’

Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’ The leaders of five Central Asian countries were all eager to show the importance of strengthening relations with the European Union but..

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new..

EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit

EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit Leaders from the EU and Central Asia met in Samarkand to enhance economic and political ties, as the region pivots towards Europe..

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday..

Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit

Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit A first-time summit in Samarkand brings together leaders from the EU and Central Asia to discuss strengthening cooperation, regional..

Samarkand's celestial legacy: Tracing Ulugh Beg's astronomical achievements on the Silk Road

In this episode of Silk Road Adventure, we discover how Ulugh Beg, a 15th-century ruler and scholar, transformed Samarkand into a centre of astronomical excellence, leaving a legacy that continues to..

Samarkand’s Silk Road legacy: From ancient murals to the revival of silk paper

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, artisans still craft silk paper, and ancient murals reveal lost civilizations.