Valikhan Bakhretdinov, President of the Kazakhstan-EU Gateway, actively participated in the EIT RawMaterials Summit, highlighting Kazakhstan’s commitment to fostering sustainable and strategic partnerships in the metals and minerals sector. His presence at the summit underscores the pivotal role of Kazakhstan in advancing innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration in raw materials development.
During the summit, Peter Tom Jones, Director of the KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals, referenced the launch of the Kazakhstan-EU Gateway in his keynote speech, emphasizing the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening EU-Kazakhstan cooperation in sustainable resource management. This acknowledgment reflects the growing international recognition of Kazakhstan’s efforts to drive sustainable practices and technological advancement in the sector.
The participation of the Kazakhstan-EU Gateway at such a high-level international forum demonstrates the country’s proactive approach to building strong scientific, industrial, and policy-driven partnerships with Europe. By connecting stakeholders across academia, industry, and government, the Gateway is positioning Kazakhstan as a leading hub for sustainable minerals innovation, while fostering mutual growth and knowledge exchange with the European Union