ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 26. Kazakhstan and Russia continue to develop long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy sector, which remains one of the key areas of the strategic partnership between the two countries, Trend reports via Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy.
The cooperation covers a wide range of fuel and energy industries, including exploration and production, electric power, and resource transportation.
According to the ministry, interaction between the профильные agencies is based on a solid foundation of mutual agreements, while joint projects continue to demonstrate stable practical implementation. All working processes are being resolved in a constructive and оперативный manner.
The sides are paying special attention to energy security, the sustainable operation of national energy systems, and improving the efficiency of transport and logistics corridors.
In the oil sector, export routes continue to operate steadily and without interruption. In particular, the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium remains a key priority, continuing to play an important role in ensuring reliable supplies of Kazakh crude oil to foreign markets.
In the gas sector, cooperation is expanding in hydrocarbon processing and regional natural gas transit. The dialogue is contributing to stronger regional energy connectivity and improving the reliability of energy supplies to consumers.
Parallel operation of the national power grids has also proven effective. In the electricity sector, cooperation between dispatch centers is being strengthened to maintain a unified energy balance, facilitate technical electricity exchanges, and ensure mutual reliability of power supply.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on May 27. On May 28, the Eurasian Economic Forum will be held with the participation of the heads of state of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council is set to take place on May 29.
