President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan showcased the country's strategic importance at the Central Asia–European Union summit in Samarkand. He emphasized Kazakhstan's reliability as an energy partner, highlighting the delivery of oil to the EU through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Tokayev praised EU support for the Consortium and discussed the country's efforts in renewable energy and green hydrogen production, alongside plans for a green energy transmission corridor. Kazakhstan aims to increase exports to the EU, offering a wide range of critical raw materials and proposing a research center for rare earth metals. The president also underlined Kazakhstan's growth as a regional logistics hub and its focus on digital innovation, including AI initiatives and plans for a joint Innovation Campus with the EU. Moreover, Tokayev reaffirmed partnerships in education and science with the EU, proposing expansions in areas like AI and biotechnology. He also discussed Kazakhstan's climate leadership, highlighting its nuclear fuel supply and efforts in green energy. The president concluded by emphasizing cooperation in addressing global challenges and supporting sustainable development goals, thanking EU leaders for their collaboration.