The president of Kazakhstan-EU Gateway, Valikhan Bakhretdinov, had the pleasure of meeting with Rolf Kuby, Director General of Euromines, for an in-depth exchange on industrial imports and technology cooperation between the European Union and key partner countries.
The discussion focused on strengthening resilient supply chains, promoting responsible sourcing, and enhancing technological cooperation in strategic raw materials and industrial minerals between Kazakhstan and the European Union These issues are increasingly relevant in the context of global economic shifts and evolving industrial policy priorities.
As the voice of the European mining industry, Euromines represents both large and small companies operating across Europe and internationally. The organisation promotes responsible industry practices and works to ensure that mining is appropriately reflected in EU policymaking. Through its network, Euromines assesses the impact of European and international legislation on the sector and defines common positions on behalf of its members.
The exchange further underscored the growing importance of sustainable industrial partnerships in the context of the EU’s green and digital transitions. Industrial imports and technology cooperation are central to competitiveness, resilience, and long-term strategic engagement.
The meeting reflects Kazakhstan-EU Gateway’s continued commitment to structured dialogue with industry stakeholders, contributing to informed discussion on EU partnerships grounded in responsibility, innovation, and mutual benefit.