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Tokayev identified three main strategic objectives: firstly, strengthening resilience; secondly, expanding connectivity in all its forms; and thirdly, creating new opportunities for citizens.<\/p>\n
A pragmatic and constructive approach to international cooperation<\/p>\n
Tokayev sees the geopolitical situation as being at a critical stage: “Resurgent competition is rapidly reshaping trade, technology and investment flows. Global supply chains are newly vulnerable. Trade and economic interdependence now fall prey to national security.”<\/p>\n
Rather than retreating into rival blocs, partnerships should be formed \u2013 based on respect and shared interests. Kazakhstan, it is said, acts as a connection between Europe and Asia. And this connecting role is underpinned by growing economic strength. The aim is to achieve a GDP of 306 trillion dollars by 2026. <\/p>\n
Tokayev: “Every traveller understands that the more uncertain the journey, the greater the value of dependable companions. As our world grows more uncertain, Kazakhstan and Europe are already fellow travellers.”<\/p>\n
The 73-year-old emphasises that Kazakhstan pursues a pragmatic and constructive approach to international cooperation, is firmly committed to the United Nations Charter, and strives for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. In a nutshell, he sums up Kazakhstan\u2019s view of the partnership as: “We may not always agree, but we know each other.”<\/p>\n
Greater cooperation in agriculture and food security<\/p>\n
According to the President, Kazakhstan currently supplies nearly 13% of the EU\u2019s crude oil imports and 16% of its natural uranium imports, and he suggests that there should also be greater cooperation in the areas of agriculture and food security. Kazakhstan is one of the world\u2019s major grain producers and exporters, with strong potential for European markets that need to diversify. And Europe\u2019s knowledge, technologies and investments could lead to even higher yields.<\/p>\n
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also wishes to combine Kazakhstan\u2019s resources in critical raw materials, renewable technologies, energy efficiency and new industries with Europe\u2019s knowledge, technologies<\/a> and investment.<\/p>\n He describes his fundamental approach in his opinion piece for Euronews as follows: a partnership that creates value at every stage through advanced processing, technology transfer, research partnerships and joint ventures.<\/p>\n ‘Connectivity means more than moving goods faster across borders’<\/p>\n