On October 14, 2026, Zhandos Shaimardanov, Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KAZISS), participated in a meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions of European Union member states, organized by the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan.
The meeting focused on current issues of regional cooperation in Central Asia, as well as the outcomes of the VIII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, held in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, participants exchanged views on current trends in regional engagement, prospects for further strengthening political dialogue, and expanding multilateral cooperation in Central Asia.
During the discussion, Zhandos Shaimardanov presented an expert assessment of ongoing developments in the region, noting the growing importance of the consultative format as a platform for coordinating common approaches and advancing joint initiatives among the six countries.
A separate focus of the discussion was the prospects for cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union, including opportunities to expand practical collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of maintaining an open expert dialogue and regularly exchanging views on pressing issues on the regional and international agenda.
