“I came to Brussels with a clear goal” - Tokayev at a meeting with EU leaders

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared that relations between his country and the European Union have achieved their highest point in history during a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels. Tokayev met with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting that the bilateral cooperation is now "truly strategic," founded on mutual trust and respect.

"I have come to Brussels with a clear goal: to deepen our multifaceted cooperation in all areas of mutual interest," President Tokayev stated. He pointed to recently signed agreements and memorandums as evidence of a shared commitment to strengthening ties. Tokayev expressed confidence that the talks would usher in a new era of Kazakh-European engagement, noting the establishment of regular high-level political dialogue.

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Our relations, built on mutual trust and respect, have acquired a truly strategic character. I have come to Brussels with a clear goal: to deepen our multifaceted cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. The important agreements and memorandums just signed serve as a clear testament to our commitment to further strengthening cooperation. I am confident that the outcomes of today's talks will open a new chapter in Kazakh-European engagement.

Significant attention was given to economic ties, with Tokayev emphasizing the EU's position as Kazakhstan's largest trade and investment partner. He highlighted the presence of European companies across various sectors of the Kazakh economy, underscoring their confidence in the country. Kazakhstan, he asserted, is a reliable partner for the EU in Central Asia, committed to maintaining a stable and attractive investment climate.

Discussions also covered the enhancement of transport and logistics, particularly the integration of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) with the EU's Global Gateway initiative. Opportunities in critical raw materials, manufacturing, technology transfer, and joint production projects were explored. Furthermore, Kazakhstan expressed keen interest in expanding cooperation in energy, digital transformation, agriculture, water security, climate action, and humanitarian areas like education and culture.

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Today, the EU is Kazakhstan's largest trade and investment partner. European companies are already widely represented in various sectors of our economy. Their success demonstrates the confidence of European business in Kazakhstan. We are proud to be a reliable partner of the EU in Central Asia and strive to maintain a stable and attractive investment climate for European investors.