Tengrinews.kz — The President of Kazakhstan held talks in Brussels with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Tengrinews.kz — The President of Kazakhstan held talks in Brussels with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that in the ten years since the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, mutual trade volume has more than doubled.
"I believe this speaks for itself. However, we still have opportunities to realize additional potential in various sectors. We are interested in diversifying our trade ties, including in the agricultural industry. We also need to discuss removing remaining barriers in our trade relations to provide fresh impetus for mutual trade and investment. And one more point. We are actively working on visa facilitation and readmission agreements. Negotiations on these matters are nearly complete", Ursula von der Leyen stated.
Welcoming Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, European Council President António Costa noted that he had carefully read the President of Kazakhstan’s article published by Euronews ahead of the visit.
According to him, the key priorities for developing Kazakhstan-EU cooperation outlined in the article—specifically strengthening resilience, expanding connectivity, and creating new opportunities for citizens—align with Brussels' approach to the shared bilateral agenda.
The President of the European Council noted that Kazakhstan’s geographical location, unique history, and culture make it a bridge between Europe and Asia.
"Kazakhstan serves as a key link in ensuring transport connectivity. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is one of the successful examples of cooperation in this direction. Naturally, in the new reality, digital technologies have become decisive. Therefore, investment in education, research, and innovation is of paramount importance. In today's multipolar world, we must develop relations at both bilateral and interregional levels. We are sincerely committed to continuing our cooperation with the countries of Central Asia," said António Costa.
Following the negotiations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adopted a Joint Statement.
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