Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the European Union Discussed in Prague

Prague, March 5, 2025 – A public lecture by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic, Bakyt Dyussenbayev, on the topic „Kazakhstan, the EU, and the Geopolitics of Central Asia“ took place at CEVRO University, one of the leading private universities in the Czech Republic. The event was attended by members of the Czech parliamentary corps, representatives of academic and expert circles, diplomats, and students from Czech universities.

In his speech, the Ambassador provided a detailed overview of Kazakhstan's multi-vector foreign policy, strategic partnership with the European Union, economic cooperation, and the current development of geopolitical processes in the Central Asian region.

In particular, B. Dyussenbayev emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation amid global turbulence, underscoring Kazakhstan's commitment to the principles of peaceful conflict resolution and strengthening regional security.

The diplomat highlighted Kazakhstan's role as a key EU partner in energy, trade, and transport and elaborated on promising areas of cooperation, including critical raw materials, energy supplies, digital economy, and transport connectivity development.

Special attention was given to the significance of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU, which covers 29 areas of interaction and serves as a solid foundation for further deepening bilateral relations.

In the context of Kazakhstan’s pivotal role as a transit and logistics hub between Europe and Asia, the prospects for cooperation in developing the „Middle Corridor“ transport route, including within the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, were discussed.

Addressing Kazakhstan's investment potential, the Ambassador outlined a number of measures undertaken by the government to attract foreign investment, including through the „Born Bold“ initiative.

The audience was also introduced to the current dynamics of integration processes in Central Asia aimed at deepening economic cooperation, enhancing mutual trade, and implementing joint infrastructure projects.

At the conclusion of the lecture, B. Dyussenbayev answered questions from participants. Particular interest was expressed in topics related to the further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the EU, visa liberalization, diversification of transport routes, and facilitation of business contacts.