Libera San Marino will host a public event titled “Central Asia: New Prospects for Business and Development in an Evolving Global Market” at Palazzo Graziani, San Marino, on 28 October 2025.
The evening will bring together government representatives, diplomats, analysts, and business experts to discuss Central Asia’s growing importance in global geopolitics and international trade.
Michele Muratori, president of the Libera Parliamentary Group, will introduce the event. The evening’s speakers will be:
- Rossano Fabbri, San Marino Secretary of State for Industry, Handicraft, Commerce, Technological Research, Telecommunications and Sport;
- John Mazza, Ambassador of San Marino to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan;
- Denis Cecchetti, Director General of San Marino Economic Development Agency – Chamber of Commerce;
- Riccardo Venturini, Youth Expert (CDEJ) and President of CPJ (Council of Europe);
- Luca Garruba, Global Advisor;
- Silvia Boltuc, Managing Director of SpecialEurasia.
Giuliano Bifolchi, Research Manager of SpecialEurasia, will moderate the session.
The evening concluded with the presentation of the volume Geopolitica dell’Asia Centrale, published by SpecialEurasia, an editorial project directed by Silvia Boltuc and Giuliano Bifolchi, with contributions from Alessandro Fanetti, Luca Garruba, Matteo Meloni, Riccardo Rossi, and Stefano Vernole.
The publication offers a comprehensive and structured analysis of Central Asia’s geopolitical dynamics and the key actors shaping the region. It serves as an essential reference for institutions, policymakers, economic operators, and security analysts seeking to understand the political, economic, and strategic levers that define this increasingly significant area.
The book opens with an overview of the geographical, political, and economic characteristics of the Central Asian republics, highlighting both investment opportunities and regional challenges. It then examines the relationships between Central Asia and major international and regional actors such as Russia, the European Union, Iran, Turkey, India, Afghanistan, and China. Through this framework, readers gain an integrated understanding of external pressures and local strategies that underpin the region’s balance of power.
Recent diplomatic developments underscore the relevance of the subject, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in May 2025, and the first European Union–Central Asia Summit held in April 2025. These events reflect the growing interest of both Italy and Europe in strengthening political and economic ties with this strategic region.
As a result, Geopolitica dell’Asia Centrale stands not only as an academic contribution but also as a practical guide for navigating the evolving dynamics of Central Asia’s local, regional, and international frameworks. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, the volume bridges analytical depth with clarity, making it suitable for a broad audience of professionals and readers interested in understanding one of the world’s most pivotal geopolitical theatres.
The San Marino event thus served as both a forum for dialogue and a platform for promoting awareness of the opportunities and strategic relevance of Central Asia in the 21st century.
