EU-Kazakhstan relations: A strategic and economic evolution towards a regional and global role
The growing partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU spans multiple sectors, from digital transformation and investment to infrastructure development.
European investment plays a crucial role in Kazakhstan’s economic growth, while Kazakhstan seeks to attract more foreign capital, particularly in high-tech and value-added sectors.
The country’s geopolitical significance as a bridge between Asia and Europe, coupled with its drive for reforms and diversification, makes it a key player in both economic and diplomatic arenas.
Kazakhstan’s biosecurity vision creates bridges for EU cooperation
Five years after Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the creation of an International Agency for Biological...
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Europe looks to Kazakhstan to build digital bridge with Asia
Long seen as a reliable supplier of oil, uranium and critical raw materials, Kazakhstan is...
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Kazakhstan aims to be a ‘strategic partner’ for Europe’s green transition
The European Union has unveiled major investments to boost energy and water security in Central...
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Tokayev sets out Kazakhstan’s digital and political roadmap
Kazakhstan’s path is to be anchored in technological advancement, stronger institutions and social stability, says...
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EU weighs strategy as Kazakhstan deepens partnership with China
Kazakhstan’s new development phase, reshaping the dynamics of Central Asia, and its deepening strategic partnership...
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Kazakhstan overtakes Russia and China in GDP per capita, reports IMF
Kazakhstan is set to become the wealthiest country in the post-Soviet space in terms of...
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Kazakhstan is investing to tackle Central Asia water crisis
As glaciers melt and river flows diminish, Central Asia faces a growing water crisis that...
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Kazakhstan puts human rights at core of governance in bid to set regional example
Kazakhstan is making an assertive push to redefine its role in Central Asia by placing...
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Unlocking Kazakhstan, the next frontier for EU tourism
As travellers seek more authentic, sustainable and off-the-beaten-path destinations, Kazakhstan is emerging as a promising...
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China and Russia score big in Kazakhstan, leaving Europe on the sidelines
Kazakhstan is walking a fine diplomatic tightrope – deepening ties with China and Russia while...
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Kazakhstan’s new AI law charts ambitious course inspired by EU
With its draft ‘Law on Artificial Intelligence’ approved in May, in a first reading by...
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Kazakhstan is positioning as a ‘middle power’ with global ambitions
With geopolitical fault lines redrawn and great power competition intensifying, ‘middle powers’ are stepping into...
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Kazakhstan is betting on regulatory control to build a credible crypto market
Once a go-to destination for Bitcoin miners, Kazakhstan is now repositioning itself as a regulated...
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Engage or Ignore? Kazakhstan’s Afghan Strategy
Thirty years ago, the Taliban emerged on the world stage as a symbol of international...
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Kazakhstan’s economic diversification strategy has EU market front and centre
Kazakhstan aims to diversify beyond oil this year, focusing on critical minerals and processed goods....
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Kazakh economy’s robust growth is on track, but global risks remain
Kazakhstan’s GDP has accelerated by six per cent in the first four months of the...
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Unlocking Kazakhstan’s hydrogen future, EU encouraged to increase support
Kazakhstan has the potential to become a major player in the emerging hydrogen market, not...
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Kazakhstan advances nuclear ambitions, four firms in race for first plant construction
Kazakhstan has shortlisted four vendors for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. The...
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Samarkand Summit sees EU deepen Central Asia strategic relations
Samarkand became the stage for what the European Union calls “a new chapter” in its...
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A ‘new and just’ Kazakhstan? Tokayev’s balancing act is reshaping Central Asia’s dynamics
Kazakhstan is undergoing wide-ranging, globally recognised reforms under the presidency of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as part...
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Astana International Forum 2025 to Host Critical Dialogue on Global Issues and Priorities
Under the auspices of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Astana International Forum 2025...
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: “The Goal is to Strengthen the Economy and Sovereignty”
Dear Mr. President, last year in your interview with the newspaper Egemen Qazaqstan, you summarized...
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Kazakhstan accelerating nuclear power plant construction, leading Central Asia’s energy transition
Kazakhstan will start 2025 focused on building a nuclear power plant. Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
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Caught between two worlds, Central Asia’s delicate dance with China and Russia evolves
A nuanced mix of cooperation and competition, shaped by overlapping and divergent interests, China and...
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EU and China seek influence expansion in vital Middle Corridor trade route
Kazakhstan is expanding its terminal network along the Middle Corridor to enhance trade connectivity and...
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Mitigating Central Asia’s water crisis requires collective action, partnership with the West
Over two billion people lack access to safe drinking water, while more than four billion...
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Kazakhstan increasing oil exports, expanding its presence in European energy market
Kazakhstan plans to increase crude oil exports via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, potentially rising from...
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EU must invest quickly in Kazakhstan’s rare earths production, for green energy transition and global competition
Kazakhstan aims to expand its role in the global production of rare and rare earth...
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Kazakhstan affirms commitment to global climate goals, secures billions in green energy deals at COP29
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its dedication to international climate obligations and secured billions of dollars in green...
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Kazakhstan fostering stronger trade ties with individual member states, as well as at EU-level
This year marked 31 years since Kazakhstan and the European Union established diplomatic relations. The...
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Kazakhstan boosts agricultural exports, enhancing trade with EU
Kazakhstan is one of the non-European Union countries which will benefit from the European Investment...
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Digital transformation, a cornerstone in EU-Kazakhstan economic and trade partnership
New avenues of collaboration are opening up between the EU and Kazakhstan, particularly in the...
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Half of Kazakhstan’s economic boom driven by European investment
European investment into Kazakhstan surged by 23 percent in 2023, totaling $12.5 billion, underscoring the...
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Kazakhstan’s transport renaissance paving the way for global trade connectivity
Kazakhstan is evolving its role as a strategic transport hub amid shifting global trade and...
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Zdechovsky says EU-Kazakhstan partnership now more crucial than ever
The European Union is bolstering its strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, aiming to enhance cooperation in...
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Moody’s upgrades Kazakhstan’s ratings, praising economic diversification
Moody’s upgraded Kazakhstan’s long-term credit rating from Baa2 to Baa1 with a “stable” outlook -...
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Kazakh president announces referendum date on new nuclear power plant, outlines future vision
A nationwide referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant and nine key tasks...
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Kazakhstan offering long-term investment stability for major projects
As global investors look beyond traditional markets, Kazakhstan is emerging as a compelling destination. Its...
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Kazakhstan seeks foreign investment from EU for in-country value-added production
Kazakhstan, a nation with vast natural resources and ambitious growth targets, is positioning itself intending...
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Kazakhstan president calls for Central Asia renaissance as an Asia-EU bridge
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Central Asia to position itself as a link...
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Kazakhstan seeks $150 billion of foreign investment in the next five years
Kazakhstan’s innovation agenda aims to attract $150 billion of foreign investment in the next five...
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Kazakhstan emerging as haven for biomedical research and clinical testing
Kazakhstan, a country with a rich scientific heritage, is positioning itself as a haven for...
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Kazakhstan’s bold energy vision, investing in renewables, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure
Kazakhstan is putting efforts to develop its natural resource base, particularly in the energy sector,...
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Kazakhstan prepares to host World Nomad Games with European competitors
Ahead of the fifth World Nomad Games, taking place in Astana from 8-13 September, Euractiv...
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Wojciechowski visits Kazakhstan, highlights favourable conditions for EU investors
A delegation of 39 agri-food businesses and organisations from across the European Union, led by...
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Kazakhstan’s democracy, human rights progress welcomed by United States
The United States has reaffirmed its support to Kazakhstan for advancing human rights and democratic...
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Ambitious EU seeks to improve Middle Corridor trade route, secure position in Central Asia
Despite growing interest in the European Union for the advancement of the Middle Corridor, the...
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Azerbaijan and Armenia to negotiate peace in symbolic return to Kazakh capital Almaty
Azerbaijan and Armenia’s foreign ministers plan to meet in Almaty sparking fresh hopes for a...
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Cameron urges stronger ties with Kazakhstan on Central Asia tour
David Cameron was the first British prime minister to visit Kazakhstan. That was 11 years...
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Kazakhstan president enacts new laws protecting women and children
Kazakhstan will guarantee better protection of women’s rights and children’s safety. Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,...
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In China, Kazakh President highlights Asia’s leading economic role
The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted Asia’s leading role in new development paradigms at...
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Kazakhstan reacts following Russian statements targeting NGOs
Kazakhstan reacted on Thursday (29 February) after accusations from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who...
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German think tank ranks Kazakhstan as ‘world middle power’
Kazakhstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia with a population of 20 million, has been...
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Kazakhstan offers port, airport management to EU investors
Kazakhstan on Monday (29 January) offered its Caspian Sea ports of Aktau and Kuryk, as...
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Schinas tours Central Asia in preparation for Brussels transport forum
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas is about to complete a tour of the five...
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