Kazakhstan’s transition to green energy is far from simple; it plays a limited role in Kazakhstanโs industry, but hopes are rising for large-scale production.
Praising Central Asiaโs geographic role as a global gateway, von der Leyen also announced major EU investments in the region.
Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.
Our correspondents are bringing you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time.
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European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sรญkela visited Central Asian countries to advance the Global Gateway investment strategy.
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Kazakhstan is one of the non-European Union countries which will benefit from the European Investment Bankโs โฌ465 million fund recently approved to support agriculture. Export grow is expected to follow.
Developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region are experiencing economic stabilisation despite sluggish growth. To advance, governments are being encouraged by the World Bank to invest in higher education.
European capitals have โrediscoveredโ the importance of Central Asia with greater clarity, said Kazakhstanโs Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko.
Kazakhstan is advancing its democratic, social, and economic reforms, as integral domains of a ‘vibrant new Kazakhstan’. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wants the country to be an example of a ‘listening state’.
New avenues of collaboration are opening up between the EU and Kazakhstan, particularly in the digital connectivity sector, critical raw materials, and renewable energy.
EU investment into Kazakhstan surged by 23 per cent in 2023, totalling $12.5 billion, underscoring the deepening economic ties between the two regions. European Parliament discussions highlighted the extent of this strategic partnership.
Uzbekistan will go to the polls on 27 October, voting in parliamentary and local elections. A Euractiv event, organised with the Center for Analysis of Democratic Processes, assessed how far Uzbekistan has come on the path to democracy.
Kazakhstan, a nation with vast natural resources and ambitious growth targets, is positioning itself intending to double its economy to $450 billion by 2029 and is calling on the EU to invest in new in-country value-added production.
Kazakhstanโs President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Central Asia to position itself as a link between Asia and Europe and as a separate regional actor in international relations.
Kazakhstanโs innovation agenda aims to attract $150 billion of foreign investment in the next five years while doubling the countryโs GDP. Kazakh President Tokayev is looking to Europe to realize the funding project.
Kazakhstan, a country with a rich scientific heritage, is positioning itself as a haven for cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials. Its innovative approach hinges on fostering close collaboration between universities and industrial partners.
Kazakhstanโs Minister of Science and Education, Sayasat Nurbek, is expanding international collaborations to provide Kazakh youth with new educational opportunities while boosting the economy.
The demand for critical raw materials has never been greater. Kazakhstan, a nation rich in mineral resources, aims to increasingly attract investment and create value-added solutions within its borders.
Launching the Trans-Caspian Corridor Coordination Platform strengthens vital trade routes linking Central Asia to Europe. Euractiv spoke with the European Commissionโs Henrik Hololei, Hors Classe Adviser, DG for International Partnerships, about the ro…
Kazakhstanโs legislative reforms targeting domestic violence are at a pivotal moment, with new laws taking effect on 16 June which aim to protect women and children. Kazakhstan is seeking to establish zero tolerance for domestic violence.
Europe and Central Asia are collaborating to connect their regions within 15 days or less, through a transformational transport corridor. The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination Platform was launched in Astana on 12 June marking a milestone i…
Kazakhstan has gained strategic importance, especially since the beginning of Russiaโs war in Ukraine. It’s becoming a stronger partner for the EU in Central Asia and market opportunities for both regions are emerging.
A delegation of 39 agri-food businesses and organisations from across the EU, led by Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, offered Kazakhstan a taste of EU quality in a bid to expand Europe’s presence in Central Asian markets.
