Borrell spoke about the need to strengthen relations between the EU and Central Asia

According to him, the countries of Central Asia are becoming more and more important strategically.

“They are considering diversifying their foreign policy, they are no longer republics of the Soviet Union, they are in favor of Russian respect for their independence.

We must increase our relations with them, ”RIA Novosti quotes Borrell.

On September 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in congratulating Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the country's Independence Day, noted the state's contribution to ensuring security and stability in Central Asia.