Strengthening Eurasian Connectivity
On October 13, 2025, the Government of Kazakhstan and the European Union signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to expand cooperation in green-energy and infrastructure development under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. The agreements aim to mobilize European investment for major renewable projects, including hydropower at Kambarata-1, grid modernization, and green hydrogen corridors linking Central Asia to European markets. The partnership marks a strategic push to enhance Eurasian energy connectivity while advancing climate goals.
Investing in the Energy Transition
The MoUs focus on renewable generation, transmission infrastructure, and sustainable transport, positioning Kazakhstan as a regional hub for clean energy exports. European institutions, including the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will play key roles in financing and technical assistance. For Brussels, the collaboration complements the EU’s Critical Raw Materials and Energy Security strategies, ensuring access to diversified energy routes and low- carbon infrastructure beyond the Russian sphere of influence.
Strategic Significance for Central Asia
Analysts view the agreement as part of a broader realignment of infrastructure diplomacy across Central Asia, where green corridors are becoming both economic and geopolitical assets. By linking renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and transport modernization, Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as the connective tissue between Europe and Asia’s emerging low-carbon economies. The initiative demonstrates how green-energy cooperation is evolving from bilateral projects into a multilateral platform for sustainable integration and regional stability