Kazakh Foreign Minister Participates in the Central Asia – Germany Economic Forum

Berlin, February 11, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev participated in the Economic Forum held in the C5+1 format with the participation of the heads of foreign ministries of the Central Asian states and Germany. The event was organised by the Eastern Committee of the German Economy.

The Forum served as a key platform for in-depth dialogue between the Central Asian states and Germany on current issues of trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as on strengthening regional interaction.

During the plenary session, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul, as well as the foreign ministers of the Central Asian states, delivered remarks. In their statements, they underscored the strategic importance of the C5+1 format, the growing role of Central Asia in the system of international economic relations, and the importance of expanding practical cooperation with German business.

Particular attention was paid to the diversification of economic cooperation, the development of mutually beneficial partnership and the creation of favourable conditions for the implementation of joint projects in priority sectors.

Within the framework of thematic sessions, representatives of German business presented reports in four key areas:

 - Raw materials – prospects for cooperation in the extraction, processing and sustainable use of natural resources, as well as the formation of reliable and resilient supply chains;

 - Energy – opportunities for cooperation in traditional energy, the development of renewable energy sources and the energy transition;

 - Agriculture – potential for joint projects in the agro-industrial sector, introduction of innovative technologies and enhancement of food security;

 - Logistics and transport connectivity – development of transport corridors, improvement of regional connectivity and strengthening of Central Asia’s transit potential.

“I am confident that this platform will serve as a significant complement to the C5+1 format at the level of the Heads of State, as well as an effective mechanism for strengthening trade and investment ties between our countries,” stressed the Kazakh Foreign Minister.

The participants noted that strengthening economic cooperation between Central Asia and Germany meets mutual interests, contributes to the region’s sustainable development and supports the formation of more diversified supply chains.

Following the event, the sides confirmed their readiness to continue constructive dialogue within the C5+1 format and to intensify practical interaction between government agencies and business circles of the Central Asian states and Germany.