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Euronews CEO: Europe must look more closely at Central Asia

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Euronews CEO Klaus Sholtz stated Central Asia's importance to Europe is growing.
  • He identified strengthening ties between the regions as a key modern task.
  • Sholtz made these remarks at an international media forum in Uzbekistan.

Klaus Sholtz, the CEO of Euronews, believes Europe needs to pay closer attention to Central Asia. He emphasized that strengthening connections between Europe and the Central Asian region is a crucial contemporary objective. Sholtz shared these views during the International Media Forum "Islamic Civilization: New Vision - New Discoveries." The forum is taking place in the Uzbek cities of Tashkent and Samarkand. His comments highlight a potential shift in European focus towards a region often overlooked in Western foreign policy discussions. The forum itself aims to explore new perspectives on Islamic civilization and foster new discoveries, suggesting an environment conducive to re-evaluating geopolitical and cultural relationships. Sholtz's remarks indicate a recognition of Central Asia's increasing significance on the global stage, not just economically but also culturally and politically. This perspective from a major European media executive could influence future coverage and engagement with the region.

Europe needs to look more closely at Central Asia.

โ€” Klaus SholtzEuronews CEO's statement on the growing importance of Central Asia.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.