A high-level summit in Berlin has brought together policymakers, academics and industry leaders to examine how Europe can deepen ties with the Caucasus and Central Asia as shifting geopolitical realities reshape long-standing regional partnerships.
AnewZ is covering the event on the ground. The Berlin summit is the third in a wider series previously held in İstanbul and Tashkent. It focuses on connectivity, investment and innovation between European markets and emerging economies in Azerbaijan, the wider Caucasus and Central Asia.
Reporting from the venue, AnewZ's Katie Wilson said the central theme of the discussions was how the region can position itself as a stronger partner for Europe, particularly as traditional geopolitical alignments have shifted following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wilson noted that while Russia had previously been Europe's principal partner in parts of the region, that dynamic has changed significantly, creating what she described as "big opportunities" for countries across the Caucasus and Central Asia to strengthen their economic and strategic ties with Europe. She also highlighted Berlin's historical position "at the intersection between East and West" as a fitting setting for the discussions.
Among those speaking at the summit, Professor Martin Gutmann of the Lucerne School of Business emphasised the region's untapped potential. He said it had, up to now, been "not discovered", despite its strong human capital and technological capability.
He highlighted relatively low costs, cultural compatibility and the ease of integrating teams across borders, arguing that the current moment presents an ideal opportunity to build lasting cooperation.
Another speaker, Tughra Musayeva, Head of Innovations at Pasha Financial Holding, focused on the importance of human capability in an increasingly technological age.
She said a key takeaway from the discussions was that, even in an era defined by artificial intelligence and efficiency, "truly knowing yourself as a human" and applying that understanding to how people relate to one another will remain essential in the years ahead.
The summit continues with further panel discussions focusing on innovation, economic cooperation and the evolving architecture of regional partnerships between Europe and its eastern neighbours.
A 24-year-old man who killed six people in Poland’s central city of Krakow had advanced military-style shooting skills, according to a s...
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass sh...
Global temperatures are projected to rise by up to 2.8°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under current climate policies, according to a Uni...
Poland has declared two days of national mourning after a gunman opened fire in Kraków's historic main square. Investigators are examining possible far-right influences and the discovery of three bodies at the suspect's home.
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass shooting in Kraków.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Saturday, 7 November, injuring two people and damaging residential buildings, just three days before U.S.-led peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday (8 November), after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital. The Aramco building was damaged by falling debris.
New Zealand’s ruling centre-right National Party has taken a narrow lead over the opposition Labour Party in Saturday’s general election, with the country’s current three-party coalition projected to retain power.
A 24-year-old man who killed six people in Poland’s central city of Krakow had advanced military-style shooting skills, according to a spokesperson for the gun club he attended.
Monday marks the second of two days of national mourning in Poland as police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass shooting in Kraków.
Clashes between protesters and police erupted in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as demonstrations over rising living costs and declining public services continued for a fourth consecutive weekend across France.
Security measures have been stepped up in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the COP31 United Nations climate summit, which begins on Monday, 9 November, with thousands of additional personnel deployed across the Mediterranean city.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dismissed a new U.S. military operation targeting the movement of weapons and sanctioned materials on Sunday, 8 November, saying Washington would fail to isolate the Iranian economy despite expanding restrictions on maritime and land routes.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment