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Tokayev holds phone call with European Council President
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Tokayev holds phone call with European Council President

From Tengrinews · () English

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  • Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU.
  • They noted the dynamic development of their strategic partnership, particularly agreements from Tokayev's June visit to Brussels.
  • The leaders highlighted the importance of transport connectivity, energy security, and resilient supply chains in growing geopolitical contexts.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a phone call with European Council President Antonio Costa to discuss ongoing cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the "dynamic development" of their strategic partnership, with a specific focus on implementing agreements reached during Tokayev's official visit to Brussels in June.

Tokayev's June visit was a significant foreign policy event, marked by meetings with Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During these discussions, the leaders emphasized the deepening strategic partnership, particularly in light of the increasing geopolitical importance of transport connectivity, energy security, and resilient supply chains. The talks also covered crucial areas such as the visa regime, multi-billion euro investments, aviation, critical minerals, logistics, and Kazakhstan's role as a vital link between Europe and Asia.

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