KAZAKHSTAN AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: FURTHER POTENTIAL

Abstract

This article investigates the benefits for Kazakhstan and European Union that arise from strengthening the mutual cooperation. It follows that, for European Union the closer association with Kazakhstan is beneficial due to the number of reasons. In particular, the Kazakhstan’s close relations with Russia and China could help Europeans to truly understand these great powers. Apart from that, the Kazakhstani role as emerging transport corridor, the strong position of Kazakhstan in the UN as well as the Kazakhstani experience of mitigation the international disputes are of great value for Europe. At the same time, Kazakhstan is likely to take advantage of closer ties with Europe due to possible interaction with the number of such reputable European institutions as ODIHR, OSCE and Council of Europe. In broader terms, the future collaboration between the Kazakhstan and European Union is most likely to occur on the dimension of political reforms.

doi.org/10.52536/KjD/vol_69_issue_1_A2