EU and AFD support the green transition in Uzbekistan
The European Union (EU), the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed an Agreement on May 17th, in Samarkand, aiming at supporting and financing Uzbekistan’s Strategy for transition to a green economy by 2030.
The planned joint actions will assist the Government of Uzbekistan in its efforts to combine sound economic growth with respect to the environment and natural resources, for the overall benefit of the people of Uzbekistan.
In line with the European Global Gateway and EU green policies, the objective is to ensure implementation of the high environmental standards, increase the capacity of the Government to shape and implement green economic policies in different sectors and to provide sustainable jobs for the population.
In the spirit of Team Europe, EU is providing grant support to Uzbekistan in the amount of EUR 10.2 million, which is being complemented by the EUR 375 million of a Public policy loan on Green economy from the AFD (EUR 150 million was already disbursed).
The signature ceremony was attended by the Deputy Director-General of the Directorate General for International Partnerships of the European Commission, Ms Myriam FERRAN, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Ilkom NORKULOV and Chief Executive Officer of Agence Française de Développement, Mr Rémy RIOUX.
The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 60 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders.
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) implements France’s policy on international development and solidarity. Through its financing of NGOs and the public sector, as well as its research and publications, AFD supports and accelerates transitions towards a fairer, more resilient world. It also provides training in sustainable development (at AFD Campus) and other awareness-raising activities in France.
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For more information, please contact the Delegation of the European Union in Uzbekistan via DELEGATION-UZBEKISTAN@eeas.europa.eu .
AFD: Irodakhon Abdul-Kodirova / abdulkodirovai@afd.fr / 998 90 958 00 21