In 2023, the next EU-Central Asia Economic Forum will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, mentions a joint statement by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi and EU High Representative Josep Borrel on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The text of the Statement can be found […]
The EU prioritizes the green energy development and efficient use of water and energy resources in Central Asia
Representatives of the Governments of Central Asian countries, the European Union and EU Member States responsible for environmental, climate change and water policy, international, regional and non-governmental organizations will hold the Seventh EU–Central Asia High-level Conference in Rome on 23-24 February 2023. The Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan Johannes Baur told […]
Central Asia’s growing importance globally and for the EU
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Central Asia’s geostrategic significance is increasing. This week I visited the region and participated in two important meetings in Samarkand: the EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting and the EU-Central Asia Connectivity conference. As our Central Asian […]
EU launches important connectivity initiatives in Central Asia
EU-Central Asia Sustainable Connectivity Conference, two crucial Team Europe initiatives were launched, designed not only to enhance interregional cooperation, but also to contribute that the national Central Asia keep pace with global development. The first initiative will focus on an extremely important area for Central Asia – water, energy and climate change – all of […]
EU will grant €300 million to fund Central Asian projects
For the next four years, the European Union has allocated grant funding worth €300 million for both bilateral and regional projects in Central Asia. This was stated by the EU High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrel during his remarks at the opening EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference: Global Gateway. As the chief diplomat of the European Union, […]
The EU is the biggest investor in Central Asia
“We – the European Union – are the biggest investor in Central Asia: almost half of the cumulated investment in the region – more than 40% – has been done by the European Union firms. We are the best, the first trade partner – above China, above Russia,” EU High Representative, Vice President Josep Borrel […]
European Union’s new project to boost sustainable energy in Central Asia
The European Union (EU) has launched the new project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia” (SECCA) at a roundtable dedicated to the EU–Central Asia Connectivity Conference “Global Gateway”. National energy authorities and experts from the Central Asian countries (CA) and representatives of the EU attended this event. The SECCA project, with a total budget of EUR 6.8 […]
The EU’s Youth Action Plan inspired a meeting of the Central Asian Youth during the Samarkand Connectivity Conference
The youth dialogue created the platform to amplify the voices of young people from five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to discuss on the key conference themes. In an unprecedented feat, The European Union, together with its partners UNICEF and European Training Foundation (ETF) has hosted a youth dialogue for young people from Central […]
Astana hosted the First EU-Central Asia Summit
On Thursday, 27 October, Astana hosted the first EU-Central Asia summit. The President of the European Council Charles Michel and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took part in its work. Turkmenistan was represented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, in charge of economic and financial issues Hojamurat Geldymuradov. […]