On the meeting with the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia

Nur-Sultan, August 20, 2021 – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi met with Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia Terhi Hakala, who visited Nur-Sultan as part of a tour of the countries of the region.

Mr.  Tileuberdi briefed the delegation in depth on the priorities of Kazakhstan's foreign policy. He also informed the European diplomat about the implementation of the political reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev within the framework of the Listening State concept.

The EU Special Representative thanked for the organization of her first visit to Kazakhstan and expressed her readiness to provide every possible support to strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union.

Within the framework of the Central Asia – European Union dialogue platform, the sides discussed the upcoming Civil Forum, which is planned to be held in a hybrid format on October 5-6 in Almaty. The Forum will be held with the participation of representatives of civil society in Central Asia and the European Union to discuss the implementation of the EU Strategy on Central Asia.

The situation in Afghanistan was a separate matter of the talks. The sides noted the relevancy for assistance and joint measures to stabilize the situation in the country.

The progress of the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan was also discussed. Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need for practical implementation of the agreements reached during the meetings of the Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Council.

The parties agreed to maintain regular working contacts.