3 Amendments of Seán KELLY related to 2022/2195(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the growing strategic importance of Central Asia and the key role that Uzbekistan plays in regional cooperation and connectivity, in particular within the Global Gateway initiative; believes that under the Commission’s open strategic autonomy strategy, the resilience of the supply chain will be strengthened by establishing a network of trusted actors based on sustainable and mutually beneficial economic activity, as well as on regular diplomatic exchange.
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of Uzbekistan’s membership of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, which contributes to economic growth and yields very positive results (exports to the EU increased by 34 % in 2021); calls for cooperation with Uzbekistan to develop efficient and reliable customs procedures that contribute to digitalisation and administrative simplification, which will positively contribute to increasing trade flows.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that owing to the lack of direct access to seaports, developing infrastructure and logistics corridors, in particular the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, is crucially important for trade and for connecting Uzbekistan with the markets of potential trading partners; notes that efficient and sustainable links and networks between Europe and Central Asia through priority transport corridors, including air, sea and land transport, as well as digital, energy and interpersonal networks, will increase trade flows.