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On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union, the President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel, met in Astana on October 27, 2022, SİA reports citing EU press service.
During the talks, held in an open, friendly, and constructive atmosphere, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and President Charles Michel confirmed the high level and dynamic development of relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union over the past 30 years. They agreed to further strengthen, deepen and expand the Kazakh-EU multifaceted cooperation in the years ahead.
The parties reiterated their firm commitment to the UN Charter, international law, and the principles of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. The Presidents emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security, as well as resolving disputes through diplomatic means.
The two leaders agreed on the further and full implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU, the EU Strategy on Central Asia, as well as the new EU initiatives for Central Asia on connectivity and other sectors.
Both Presidents welcomed the dynamic political, trade, and economic cooperation over the last 30 years. They were pleased to note that the European Union is Kazakhstan’s main trade and investment partner. In this regard, the Presidents stressed the importance of tapping the existing potential in the areas of green economy, energy efficiency, digitalization, and connectivity between Kazakhstan and the European Union.
Given the current geopolitical situation, President Tokayev and President Michel noted the importance of expanding existing and developing new international transport corridors between Europe and Central Asia to facilitate global production and supply chains. They also discussed the opportunities offered by the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and options for developing it further, and the role of other transport connections in the region.
The two Presidents noted that climate change is one of the most pressing challenges to which Kazakhstan and the EU need to adapt their economic activities. The problem of global warming requires urgent and effective action by the global community. Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening expert, technological and technical cooperation to adapt their economies to low-carbon development. They also touched upon the need for further support for regional cooperation in the area of water management.
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