The 2nd Economic Forum Central Asia — European Union is scheduled to be held in May 2023 in Astana. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported.
The 18th meeting of the heads of foreign policy departments of the states of Central Asia and the European Union was reportedly held on Friday. The parties discussed topical interregional and global issues, including common security challenges, including the situation in Afghanistan, economic, trade and investment cooperation, interaction in the areas of environmental protection, water use and climate, as well as education, science and innovation.
The growth of trade between Kazakhstan, the countries of Central Asia and the European Union has been noted since the beginning of 2022.
The first Central Asia — European Union Economic Forum was held in Bishkek in November 2021.
