EU relations with the Kyrgyz Republic

Bilateral relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the EU have been governed by a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) since 1999.

Technical and financial support to the Kyrgyz Republic is provided through the EU's Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). The EU is currently working on a new DCI programme for 2014-2020.

The Kyrgyz Republic participates in several ongoing regional and bilateralprogrammes. It also participates in various thematic programmes, which support relevant organisations in the country through grants. EU support is provided under the following thematic instruments:

§ European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)

§ Instrument for Stability (IfS)

§ Support to Non-State Actors (DCI-NSA)

§ Investing in People (DCI-HUM)

§ Environment (DCI-ENV)

§ Nuclear Safety Co-operation Instrument (NSCI)

§ Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP)

§ Migration Management and Irregular Migration (MIEUX)

The EU and the Kyrgyz Republic cooperate in the framework of a regional approach which includes all 5 Central Asian republics: the EU and Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership (2007).

For more information, see also:

§ Council conclusions on implementation of the EU-Central Asia Strategy

§ EU regional strategy paper for Central Asia 2007-13

§ Central Asia multi-annual indicative programme (2011-13) of the Development Cooperation Instrument (includes the National Indicative Programme for the Kyrgyz Republic).

Сакен Муканов: Why ZK has close cooperation with russia.....KZ- is one of the largest, land-locked country. This is very critical for KZ. KZ - conducts multilataral policy. Relationships with the neighbors first, 2- investment. 1994 -Lomonosov. Creation of EU.(Nazarbaev). China-historical perspectives.: ristrict poppulation: ristricts barreer. Eurasion Economic Union is not only prorussian project. Eurasion Economic Union- long term strategy for KZ. It is planned to conclude an enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement, building on the potential for stronger EU-Kazakhstan relations. EU- mutual benefits. REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND EUROPEAN COUNTRIES:
COOPERATION FOR REGIONAL SECURITY
Введение Introduction
1) From the moment of its independence Kazakhstan demonstrates peace loving
international course defining its directions and indicates its adherence to the
principles of international law. Past years were the period of Kazakhstan’s foreign
policy, its main directions, goals and tasks which shows shift of Kazakhstan from
regional power level to major international actors.
2) Europe is among main directions of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Necessity
and prospects of developing cooperation with European Union is defined by the role
and importance of the EU in European and international politics, economics and
culture.
EU in the Foreign policy concept of Kazakhstan
3) Consecutive development of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy and tasks in frame
of Strategy Kazakhstan 2050 has been reflected in a new document ‘Foreign policy
concept of Republic of Kazakhstan for 2014-2020’. This Concept has reaffirmed that
Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is adjusted and complemented by number of principles.
Among these principles: close interconnection between domestic and foreign policy.
Internal reforms require auspicious foreign environment. On the other hand,
successes in foreign policy are related to outcomes of domestic political, economic
and social reforms.
4) Principles of balanced and multi-vectored foreign policy are features caused
by special conditions of our state. Geopolitical position between Asia and Europe,
economic and military-political interests along with natural resources and industrial
potential determine Kazakhstan’s position in international relations system as a
median regional power and its multi-vectored foreign policy.
5) Current period is a time of experience accumulation, transition of quantity to
quality and this situation was reflected in adoption of the new Foreign policy concept
of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This Concept confirms preservation of Kazakhstan’s
foreign policy priorities as active, diversified and balanced foreign policy capable of
meeting XXI century challenges and aimed at long-term protection of national
interests.
6) New stage in development regional geopolitical situation in and around of the
region is characterized by gradual change of major extra-regional actors roles and
level of their influence towards Central Asia. In this case the Concept is a
confirmation of a Kazakhstan’s willingness to further strengthening its relations with
leading world powers, participation in international political, military and economic
organizations to promote its own economic development.
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7) In this context Kazakhstani foreign policy pays appropriate attention to
European Union. Issues of cooperation with EU as a leader in world politics and
economics takes sufficient place in Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Preservation of high
level relationships with European Union is among highest priorities.
8) European Union and Kazakhstan both share common interests in such spheres
as regional and international security, economics, social and cultural development,
investments, different international projects and calling in knowledge and
technologies.
9) As it was mentioned in Kazakhstan’s Foreign policy Concept “Kazakhstan
will take efforts to build full-fledged relationships with European Union as largest
trade and investment partner of Kazakhstan; to sign new agreement on extended
partnership and cooperation, liberalization of visa regime with the aim of transition to
visa-free regime for nationals of Kazakhstan and European Union”1.
10) Taking into consideration the fact of EU being a union of equal and
independent state Kazakhstan develops two-level system of relations: with European
Union as a whole and with each state separately. At the same time both levels
complement with each other which can be seen from different agreements and
projects.

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