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Brussels, 20 November 2025 – The 22nd meeting of the “Republic of Kazakhstan – European Union” Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (PCC) took place in Brussels. The event coincided with the upcoming milestone anniversary — the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU and its member states on 21 December 2015 in Astana. Since then, the document has served effectively as a legal foundation for strengthening the Kazakhstan–EU strategic partnership in political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, also covering interparliamentary relations. The PCC meeting was co-chaired by Aigul Kuspan, Chair of the Committee…
La Semaine européenne des matières premières 2025 a lancé pour la première fois une session spéciale consacrée à l’Asie centrale, selon Qazinform. Le Kazakhstan était représenté au forum de haut niveau par une délégation dirigée par le vice-ministre de l’Industrie et de la Construction, Rakhymzhan Issakulov. Cette édition du forum a réuni plus de 1 000 représentants d’organismes gouvernementaux, de milieux académiques et de recherche du monde entier. Parmi les intervenants figuraient Stéphane Séjourné, vice-président exécutif de la Commission européenne chargé de la prospérité et de la stratégie industrielle, ainsi que Jozef Síkela, commissaire européen aux partenariats internationaux. Le Kazakhstan…
Le Président du Halk Maslahaty du Turkménistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a envoyé une lettre de félicitations au Président de l’Azerbaïdjan, Ilham Aliyev. Selon le rapport, la lettre indique : « Je vous félicite sincèrement et de tout cœur, ainsi que l’ensemble du peuple azerbaïdjanais, pour la décision adoptée à l’unanimité lors de la 7e Réunion consultative des Chefs d’État d’Asie centrale concernant “la participation à part entière de la République d’Azerbaïdjan aux Réunions consultatives des Chefs d’État d’Asie centrale” ! Sans aucun doute, cet événement revêt un caractère historique. Cette décision symbolise la transformation de l’Asie centrale et de l’Azerbaïdjan en…
Press Release: Derya Appointed as Kazakhstan’s Tourism Ambassador Brussels — November, 2025 Kazakhstan has officially announced the appointment of Derya as its new Tourism Ambassador, a role dedicated to promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions to the world. Derya will serve as a global representative, highlighting Kazakhstan’s unique attractions — from the majestic Altai Mountains and endless steppes to the modern marvels of Astana and Almaty. The appointment reflects the nation’s commitment to strengthening its international tourism profile and welcoming more visitors to experience its diverse offerings. “Kazakhstan is a land of discovery, and I…
photo credit: primeminister.kz ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed 49 new investment agreements worth $7.5 billion at the eighth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) on Oct. 31 in Astana. The forum gathered more than 1,000 participants from over 50 countries, including senior executives from international and domestic companies across the energy, agriculture, finance, pharmaceuticals, and consulting sectors. Thirteen commercial agreements worth $3.8 billion were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Opening the forum, Bektenov said that Kazakhstan remains open and predictable for long-term investments and continues to maintain direct dialogue with investors. “Kazakhstan remains an open and predictable country for long-term…
“35 years of independence, 10 years of partnership – one shared vision.” By Roman VASSILENKO, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union As Kazakhstan celebrates the 35th Anniversary of its Republic Day on Oct. 25 and approaches the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the European Union in December 2015, it is quite fitting to reflect on how far our partnership has come – and where it is heading next. These twin milestones are not just symbolic. They represent the twin transformation of a young, forward-looking nation into a…
Since 2017, relations between Uzbekistan and the European Union have have entered a phase of dynamic growth. The reform agenda of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has laid a solid foundation for deep and effective cooperation with the EU. Today, Brussels increasingly views Uzbekistan as a country with strong potential to become a model of sustainable transformation in Central Asia. The partnership has evolved significantly – from the signing of the first Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in 1996 to expanding cooperation across more than 20 areas, including trade, energy, education, environmental protection, and human development. Currently, the two sides are on the…
The First Steps Toward Europe From the earliest years of independence, Uzbekistan has sought to establish close partnership relations with Europe and its member states. In this direction, the opening of the Uzbek Embassy in Brussels in 1993 marked the beginning of official diplomatic relations between the two countries. In 1996, a double taxation avoidance agreement was signed, followed by an investment protection agreement in 1998. These documents strengthened legal guarantees for entrepreneurs of both countries and laid the foundation for cooperation in the agricultural sector. In 2012, at the international agricultural exhibition in Libramont (Belgium), Uzbekistan presented its agricultural…
Alors que le monde continue de naviguer entre transformation économique, bouleversements géopolitiques et innovations technologiques rapides, l’industrie du tourisme se trouve à un carrefour décisif, écrit Bulut Bagci, PDG du Global Tourism Forum. Loin d’être un secteur uniquement associé aux loisirs, le tourisme représente aujourd’hui un moteur stratégique d’investissement, de diplomatie et de développement durable. Dans ce contexte, la réunion annuelle du Global Tourism Forum 2025, qui se tiendra les 20 et 21 octobre à Bruxelles, offre une scène sans pareille pour réimaginer l’avenir du voyage et son rôle dans la construction d’un monde plus interconnecté. Une plateforme mondiale de…
As the world continues to navigate economic transformation, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological innovation, the tourism industry stands at a defining crossroads, writes Bulut Bagci, CEO of Global Tourism Forum. Far from being a sector solely associated with leisure, tourism today represents a strategic driver of investment, diplomacy, and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025, taking place on 20–21 October in Brussels, offers an unparalleled stage to reimagine the future of travel and its role in shaping a more interconnected world. A global platform for collaboration Since its inception 15 years ago, the Global…