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The EU recognizes the strategic importance of the Central Asia region, which connects the vast Asian continent with Europe. In 2019, the Union updated its strategy for Central Asia, focusing on resilience (in areas such as human rights, border security, and the environment), prosperity (with particular emphasis on connectivity), and regional cooperation.

The resolution also endorses the joint roadmap for deepening ties between the EU and Central Asia from October 2023, which serves as a strategic plan for advancing dialogue and cooperation (https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-14587-2023-INIT/en/pdf).

The EU and Central Asia have taken important steps through the EU's Global Gateway strategy to develop the Trans-Caspian transport corridor. Parliament stresses the importance of human rights, good governance, and social development, highlighting the role of parliamentary diplomacy. Parliament strongly supports democracy and the rule of law with concrete initiatives such as the democratization of Central Asia.

In terms of trade and investment, China's influence is growing with the “New Silk Road” initiative.

Given the geostrategic importance of the region, Parliament strongly encourages the EU to intensify its dialogue with Central Asia. The EU should promote political and economic reforms that strengthen the rule of law, democracy, good governance, and respect for human rights. Parliament is willing to promote parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy with Central Asia.