Almaty, Kazakhstan – The Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Regional Info Day, held on 20 May 2025 in Almaty, marked a significant milestone in advancing research and innovation (R&I) collaboration between the European Union (EU) and Central Asian countries. Organised under the EU-funded SECCA project, the event brought together leading researchers and universities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.