Kazakhstan has signed commercial agreements and memorandums of understanding with the European Union valued at more than $12 billion, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Brussels.
The deals mark a significant expansion of economic ties between the Central Asian nation and the bloc, reinforcing the EU’s position as Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner.
According to the Kremlin press service, Tokayev discussed the outcomes of his trip with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a telephone conversation on Monday.
The briefing highlights the delicate diplomatic balancing act faced by Astana, which seeks to deepen integration with Western markets while maintaining its strategic relationship with Moscow.
The agreements focus primarily on energy and transportation cooperation, sectors critical to Kazakhstan’s export economy.
By securing these commitments, Kazakhstan aims to diversify its trade routes and reduce reliance on traditional corridors, a move that carries implications for regional logistics and energy supply chains.