The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a new phase of engagement in Central Asia, confirming the opening of a regional office in Tashkent in early 2026 and signing several Letters of Intent to advance sustainable transport and environmental resilience across the region. The mission brought together Commissioner Jozef Síkela, Commissioner Marta Kos, the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, as well as high-level delegations from all five Central Asian countries, Turkyë and the South Caucasus.