Kazakhstan, EU Seek to Strengthen Partnership Through Connectivity and Investment
Astana, The Gulf Observer: Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov met with Eduards Stiprais, the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia, to discuss strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU, with particular emphasis on regional connectivity, investment and sustainable development, according to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service.
During the meeting, both sides welcomed the positive momentum in Kazakhstan-EU relations and reaffirmed the importance of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) as the principal framework guiding bilateral cooperation.
The officials reviewed progress in implementing agreements reached at the highest political level, including the outcomes of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Brussels on June 23, 2026.
They also exchanged views on opportunities to deepen cooperation within the Central Asia-EU framework, highlighting the importance of continued dialogue and coordinated efforts to advance shared priorities.
A key focus of the discussions was expanding economic cooperation through improved transport and logistics connectivity. The two sides examined opportunities to further develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, attract European investment and advance infrastructure projects under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
The discussions underscored the mutual interest of Kazakhstan and the European Union in strengthening economic ties, enhancing regional transport networks and promoting sustainable development through expanded cooperation.
