First European Union-Central Asia Summit: Main results and statements
On 4 April 2025, the first Central Asia - European Union Summit was held in Samarkand. It was chaired by…
Presidents von der Leyen and Costa to take EU-Central Asia partnership to the next level
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council António Costa will attend the first ever EU-Central Asia Summit…
EU-Central Asia: Outcome of the 20th Ministerial Meeting in Ashgabat
The EU and the five Central Asian countries reaffirmed their strong political commitment to strengthening engagement and deepening cooperation during the…
EU Commissioner Síkela visits Central Asia countries to advance mutual projects
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, visits Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership and…
First EU-Central Asia summit to take place in Uzbekistan
The summit will be hosted by Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with the participation of the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,…
CSTO Collective Security Council in Astana: Minutes and statements
A session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) took place in Astana. President of Russia…
Kazakhstan: 21st Cooperation Council with the European Union
As Kazakhstan’s first trade partner and foreign investor, the EU expressed strong support for the country’s economic reform and political…
Kazakhstan: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell following his meetings
Kazakhstan was the first in the region to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Union on Critical Raw Materials.…
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s economy has remained resilient. Real GDP expanded by 5.1 percent in 2023, and inflation declined to 8.7 percent in…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
Kazakhstan: IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2023 Article IV Consultation
Directors encouraged the authorities to accelerate structural reforms to boost competitiveness, promote diversification and sustain stronger long-term economic growth. Key…
Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor: €10bn to connect Europe and Central Asia
EU Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions present at the Forum will commit €10 billion…
MEPs: Europe should expand ties with Central Asia as Russia’s influence weakens
In a report adopted on Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs urge the EU to promote a strategic partnership with the…
Monitoring Kazakhstan: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of 2023 Article IV Mission
Strong buffers and policy responses have helped Kazakhstan manage multiple shocks in recent years. Going forward, the economic environment is…
Main results: EU – Kazakhstan Cooperation Council, 23 October 2023
As Kazakhstan’s first trade partner and foreign investor, the EU expressed strong support for Kazakhstan’s reform and modernisation process, underlining…
Agenda of the 20th meeting of the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council, 23 October 2023
Agenda highlights The 20th meeting of the EU – Kazakhstan Cooperation Council will take place...
MEPs travel to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation
Speaking ahead of the mission, Chairman MEP David McAllister said: “The repercussions of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine…
Cholpon-Ata: Joint press release by Asian leaders and the EU Council President
The participants re-iterated the importance to work together to expand connections between people, especially youth, in Europe and Central Asia,…
Astana Mining and Metallurgy Congress 2023: EU Commission VP Šefčovič travels to Kazakhstan to strengthen the bilateral relationship
The Vice-President will travel to Kazakhstan to follow up on the implementation of the Strategic Partnership on raw materials, batteries and…
EU-Kazakhstan strategic partnership becomes operational
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Today, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, on behalf of the European Commission, and Alikhan...
Kazakhstan: EU HRVP Borrell met with new Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
Brussels, 16 May 2023 On Monday, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell welcomed the newly appointed Deputy...
Kazakhstan – EU: Joint statement by Deputy PM – Foreign Minister Tileuberdi and the HR/VP Borrell
Brussels, 2 February 2023 Joint statement by Deputy PM – Foreign Minister Tileuberdi and the...
COP27: EU concludes a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan on raw materials, batteries and renewable hydrogen
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 7 November 2022 Today, attending the COP27 in Egypt, Commission President Ursulavon...
Press remarks by Central Asian heads of state and the EU Council President
Brussels, 27 October 2022 On 27 October 2022, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...
Kazakhstan: MEPs assessed the human rights situation
Brussels, 24 August 2022 A delegation of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights conducted...
Simplification of the visa procedure for Kazakhstan – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 25 July 2022 See question(s) : E-001881/2022 EN E-001881/2022 Answer given by Ms Johansson...
President Putin’s remarks at the 6th Caspian Summit in Aşgabat
Vladimir Putin is taking part a meeting of the heads of state participating in the 6th Caspian Summit. June 29, 2022...
Main results of the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council on 20 June 2022
Luxembourg, 20 June 2022 The Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan held its...
EU-Kazakhstan: 19th Cooperation Committee Meeting to strengthen relations
05.04.2022 EEAS Press Team The European Union (EU) and Kazakhstan held their 19th meeting of the Cooperation...
Next Strategic Concept: NATO engages with partners
Last updated: 02 Feb. 2022 15:56 French On 31 January 2022, NATO hosted a workshop...
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 24 January 2022
European security situation The most important take away is that we reconfirmed our strong unity...
Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Sudan: MEPs call for sanctions against human rights breaches in
Strasbourg, 20 January 2022 MEPs call for diplomatic and political boycott of the Beijing 2022...
Kazakhstan: Renew Europe calls for a peaceful solution to the crisis
JANUARY 06, 2022 The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament is extremely worried about...
Kazakhstan: EEAS Statement on the latest protests
Brussels, 05/01/2022 Statements by the Spokesperson: In light of the ongoing protests in Kazakhstan linked...
EU–Central Asia Economic Forum: Green recovery, digitization, and a better business environment
Bishkek, 5 November 2021 Today, the European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum took place...
Main results of the EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council on 10 May 2021
EU and Kazakhstan held its 18th meeting on 10 May 2021, and reviewed the progress...