The European Union
places particular importance on strengthening strategic cooperation with
Central Asia and Mongolia. This matter was discussed by politicians at a
meeting of the European Parliament delegation in Brussels. Members of the
European Parliament highlighted the unique history of the countries'
development and emphasized that today the region continues to serve as a vital
bridge connecting Europe and Asia.
“It’s a very
important and dynamic region, also for Europeans it should be very very close
partner region. Because we are seeing everything on the world shifting,
geopolitics playing much much bigger role than a couple of years ago. That’s
why we need to partner up with different regions in the world. I think it’s a
mutual benefit for the Central Asian states and also for the European union.
That’s why we need to really enhance our cooperation and partnership in many
spheres. Of course, you have like connectivity when it comes to transport, when
it comes to investment in the Central Asian states. Also climate change,” Karsten
Lucke, member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, said.
On his part, Kazakh
Ambassador to Belgium, Margulan Baimukhan, briefed European politicians on the
Kazakh President’s state-of-the-nation address. He noted that the country is
successfully undergoing reforms, and actively digitizing public and banking
services. Additionally, he discussed the prospects for the development of
Kazakh-European cooperation in the areas of transport, energy, agriculture and
critical materials. The meeting was followed by an ethno-cultural exhibition
showcasing the cultures of Central Asia and Mongolia, along with the
presentation of ancient European maps depicting the Kazakh Khanate.
“This event holds
significant importance because, in the European Parliament, we usually focus on
political and economic aspects. Today, with the support of all Central Asian
and Mongolian embassies, we have decided to organize an exhibition here that
showcases the cultural heritage of our region, our common history, traditions,
and the craftsmanship of our ancestors. It also highlights our modern nations,
and the very name suggests that we are bridging the horizons of our relations
with the EU. Additionally, we are showcasing the tourist attractions of Central
Asia, and, of course, presenting Kazakhstan,” Baimukhan said.
