Kazakhstan and EU Strengthen Bilateral Ties with High-Level Meeting

Astana, The Gulf Observer: Kazakhstan and the European Union continue to develop lasting relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and shared priorities, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu stated during a meeting with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President. Borrell is currently on an official visit to Kazakhstan, as reported by media outlets.

“Our country attaches special attention to today’s visit of Mr. Borrell. It’s known that our guest previously visited Astana in November 2022. I myself traveled to Brussels in May last year. Today, we’re meeting for a fourth time. It can be safely said that the dynamics of our contacts is another indication of high-level cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU,” said Nurtleu during a press conference.

Nurtleu emphasized the steady development of Kazakhstan-EU relations over the past few years, highlighting their foundation of mutual trust, respect, and shared priorities. He expressed gratitude for the productive, open, and constructive nature of previous talks, underscoring the importance of seeking mutually beneficial solutions to advance the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU.

“Today, the main goal is to seek mutually beneficial solutions, ways to proceed further in order to fulfill the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU,” added Nurtleu.

Nurtleu also expressed confidence that the agreements reached during the meeting would provide a new impetus to further strengthening the comprehensive ties between Kazakhstan and the EU.

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