Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with Peteris Ustubs, Director of the Middle East, Asia and Pacific Directorate at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships,El.kz cites MFA.
During the conversation, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of Kazakh-European cooperation, focusing on strengthening interaction in the field of digital transformation and regional connectivity.
The Deputy Minister welcomed the high dynamics of political contacts between Kazakhstan and the EU, underscoring the importance of further fostering cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
To this extent, Vassilenko commended the Team Europe Initiative on Digital Connectivity, aimed at developing the digital economy in Central Asia, including by providing broad access to secure internet via satellite communications, particularly, in rural areas.
The diplomats also highlighted the importance of further developing cooperation in the field of transport and logistics, emphasizing the significance of the active work of the Coordination Platform for the Development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue interaction in these areas.