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The Astana Times (1 March 2025)

The European Union and countries of Central Asia seek to strengthen partnership through political, economic and security cooperation. As the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting in Ashgabat approaches, EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić spoke about the EU’s strategic vision, investments, and plans for future collaboration with the region in an interview with The Astana Times.

Why are the EU and Central Asia interested in strengthening cooperation? 

The EU and Central Asia share a commitment to work together for peace, prosperity, stability and security. 

The EU and Central Asia share many mutual strategic interests and priorities such as strengthening cooperation in sustainable connectivity, trade and investment, green and digital transition, critical raw materials, water resource management, renewable energy, and climate and environment issues, education and people to people.

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