A delegation of 39 agri-food businesses and organisations from across the EU, led by Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, offered Kazakhstan a taste of EU quality in a bid to expand Europe's presence in Central Asian markets.
The EU must avoid creating new 'dependencies' and offer an alternative to partner countries as it reshapes its diplomatic approach after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the bloc's chief diplomat Josep Borrell told EURACTIV.
Long considered part of Russia’s sphere of influence, the war in Ukraine has increased reservations among Central Asian governments, leading them to look elsewhere for cooperation.
