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Participants at the Tashkent International Investment Forum have emphasised the importance of regulatory stability and cross-border connectivity for future European investment in the Central Asian region.

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 19:07 CET Last material update 24 Jun 2026 · 20:30 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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