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Central Asian Leader Tokayev Presents Strategy for Enhanced Partnership between Central Asia and the EU at Summit Held in Samarkand

Vision for Central Asia-EU Collaboration Presented by President Tokayev at Summit in Samarkand

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Central Asian Leader Tokayev Presents Strategy for Enhanced Partnership between Central Asia and the EU at Summit Held in Samarkand

Unleashing Opportunities: President Tokayev Sculpts Central Asia-EU Collaboration

ASTANA - With an eager vision, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared his ambitious strategy for Central Asian-European Union (EU) cooperation during the April 4 gathering in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as relayed by Akorda.

Embracing Commerce

Tokayev expressed Kazakhstan's eagerness to boost exports to the EU, traversing 175 product categories worth more than $2 billion. Exports currently consist of essentials like wheat, flax seeds, and treated grains. The next phase aims to open gates to EU markets for livestock, dairy goods, and organic delicacies. This diversification fortifies Kazakhstan's presence as a dependable and competitive trade ally. European businesses are encouraged to leverage Astana International Financial Centre to finance related projects.

Securing Energy Sources

Kazakhstan remains a valuable supplier of hydrocarbons to Europe, currently contributing a substantial 13% to the EU's oil imports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Tokayev lauded the EU's supportive stance in preserving the route's long-term stability, while increasingly focusing on alternative transportation methods for raw materials. Moreover, Kazakhstan is making strides in renewable energy, with prominent European partners like Total, Eni, and Svevind aiding wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects. A joint endeavor with Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is underway to construct a green energy transmission line crosswise the Caspian Sea, leading towards European markets.

Vital Rare Earth Elements

Kazakhstan generates 19 of the 34 raw materials essential to the EU economy, including uranium, titanium, copper, lithium, cobalt, tungsten, and others. Kazakhstan collaborates with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support sustainable mining and exploration. Tokayev suggested launching a Regional Research Center for Rare Earth Metals in Astana, offering cutting-edge information on available deposits, technologies, and their development for enterprises and investors.

A Thriving Transit Hub

Tokayev envisions Central Asia as a lucrative transit hub, ensuring efficient supply chains between East and West. Kazakhstan vigorously invests in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, providing a reliable alternative to conventional corridors. Last year, freight traffic via this route surged by 62% to 4.5 million tons, with a targeted increase to 10 million tons annually by 2027. Tokayev endorsed the EU's Global Gateway strategy stressing the priority on sustainable transport connectivity in the region.

Green Initiatives

Kazakhstan spearheads ecological initiatives, boasting clean energy contributions equivalent to around 40% of the world's nuclear fuel supplies. Tokayev announced the Regional Project Office on Climate Change and Green Energy was launched last year in Kazakhstan to govern regional initiatives.

Tech-Savvy Central Asia

Tokayev champions the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in Central Asia, promoting growth and modernization. The recently launched Alem.AI innovation hub in Astana, together with a dedicated Venture Capital Fund, is poised to nurture startup development. Tokayev proposed setting up an EU-Central Asia Innovation Campus at Astana Hub as well as launching an International Advisory Council on AI in January, aiming to educate 100,000 skilled IT professionals.

Illuminating Education and Research

Tokayev values strong academic partnerships with the EU through programs such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe. Over thirty international university branches have blossomed in Kazakhstan, fostering world-class academic potential. Tokayev intends to expand scholarship and grant programs for students, suggesting introducing an Erasmus+ for Central Asia program, focusing on priority fields like AI, water management, and biotechnology.

A Peaceful Path Forward

Tokayev preserves Kazakhstan's role as a key mediator, maintaining a balanced foreign policy as a crossroads between East and West. In times of escalating global instability, he underscores the importance of adhering to the UN Charter and mutual principles of international law, emphasizing support for UN Secretary-General António Guterres' efforts. Tokayev welcomed ongoing talks on Ukraine's conflict resolution and expressed hope for a favorable resolution, despite acknowledging the situation's complexity.

He lauded the EU's backing for the formation of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, designed to effectively advance Agenda 2030 and address pressing social, economic, and environmental concerns in the region.

  1. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a Kazakh entrepreneur and leader, aims to bolster Kazakhstan's exports to the EU, especially in culinary delicacies, livestock, and dairy goods.
  2. Tokayev encourages European businesses to finance these projects through the Astana International Financial Centre.
  3. Kazakhstan's oil exports to the EU via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium contribute significantly to the EU's oil imports, currently constituting 13%.
  4. President Tokayev emphasizes the importance of alternative transportation methods to maintain the pipeline's long-term stability.
  5. Kazakhstan, partnered with Total, Eni, and Svevind, is making strides in renewable energy, with a focus on wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects.
  6. A joint endeavor with Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is underway to construct a green energy transmission line across the Caspian Sea.
  7. Kazakhstan generates 19 out of 34 raw materials essential to the EU economy, including rare earth elements like uranium, titanium, and lithium.
  8. Sustainable mining and exploration are being supported through collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
  9. The Regional Research Center for Rare Earth Metals is proposed to be launched in Astana, offering cutting-edge information on available deposits.
  10. Kazakhstan is investing in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, providing a reliable alternative to conventional corridors.
  11. Freight traffic via this route has surged by 62%, with a targeted increase to 10 million tons annually by 2027.
  12. Kazakhstan contributes around 40% of the world's clean energy, equivalent to the nuclear fuel supplies.
  13. The Regional Project Office on Climate Change and Green Energy was launched last year in Kazakhstan to govern regional initiatives.
  14. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are championed by Tokayev in Central Asia for growth and modernization.
  15. The Alem.AI innovation hub in Astana, along with a dedicated Venture Capital Fund, is designed to foster startup development.
  16. An EU-Central Asia Innovation Campus at Astana Hub, as well as an International Advisory Council on AI, is proposed to educate 100,000 skilled IT professionals.
  17. Thirty international university branches have blossomed in Kazakhstan, fostering world-class academic potential.
  18. Tokayev intends to expand scholarship and grant programs for students, potentially introducing an Erasmus+ for Central Asia program.
  19. Kazakhstan maintains a balanced foreign policy as a crossroads between East and West, playing a key mediator role.
  20. Tokayev underscores the importance of adhering to the UN Charter and mutual principles of international law.
  21. Tokayev supports UN Secretary-General António Guterres' efforts and welcomes ongoing talks on Ukraine's conflict resolution.
  22. The EU backs the formation of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty to address regional concerns.
  23. Kazakhstan's vision, as shared by Tokayev, encompasses a thriving transit hub ensuring efficient supply chains between East and West.
  24. Green initiatives like the launch of the Regional Project Office on Climate Change and Green Energy reinforce Kazakhstan's ecological commitment.
  25. Kazakhstan's varied exports, including essentials like wheat, flax seeds, and dairy goods, contribute to its presence as a dependable and competitive trade ally.
  26. Central Asian businesses are encouraged to leverage the Astana International Financial Centre to finance related projects.
  27. Tokayev lauded the EU's supportive stance in preserving the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's long-term stability.
  28. The EU's Global Gateway strategy prioritizes sustainable transport connectivity in the region, emphasized by Tokayev.
  29. Kazakhstan boasts clean energy contributions that are equivalent to around 40% of the world's nuclear fuel supplies.
  30. The Regional Project Office on Climate Change and Green Energy, launched last year in Kazakhstan, aims to govern regional initiatives.
  31. Kazakhstan has partnered with prominent European companies like Total, Eni, and Svevind to aid in renewable energy projects.
  32. Tokayev advocates for strong academic partnerships with the EU through programs like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.
Vision for Central Asia-EU Collaboration Expounded by President Tokayev at Samarkand Summit

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