President of European Commission support normalization of  Armenia-Azerbaijan, Armenia-Turkiye relations 

ArmInfo. The opening of Armenia's borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan after 30 years could radically change the situation, bringing Europe and Central Asia  closer than ever. This was stated by the President of the European  Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Europe- Central Asia summit  held today in Samarkand. A video of the speech was published on  Ursula von der Leyen's on X.

The President of the European Commission also stressed the importance  of simplifying border crossings between the countries of the region  in terms of ensuring the effectiveness of the Trans-Caspian  International Transport Corridor. According to her, border crossings  with both the countries of Central Asia and the countries of the  South Caucasus are important for access to the Black Sea.

She also pointed out the geopolitical and economic importance of the  Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor in terms of  strengthening ties between Europe and the countries of Central Asia.

"Today, we open a new chapter in the long-standing friendship between  Europe and Central Asia. With a new Strategic Partnership between our  regions. ?12 billion in Global Gateway investments will support our  shared priorities," she wrote. 

On 1 December 2021, the European Commission and the High  Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy  launched the Global Gateway Initiative, a new European strategy for  high-tech, green and secure global connectivity in the areas of  digitalisation, energy, transport, health, education and research.  The Initiative aims to develop resilient and reliable connections for  the benefit of people and the planet to tackle the most pressing  global challenges, from climate change and environmental protection  to improving health security, boosting competitiveness and developing  global supply chains. The Global Gateway Initiative aims to mobilise  up to ?300 billion in investment between 2021 and 2027 to secure a  long-term global recovery, taking into account the needs of our  partners and the EU's own interests.