The Head of State highly appreciated the potential of integration in the energy sector.

– Thanks to the trilateral gas union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, a new energy system is being formed in the region. This will reliably provide the population and industry with blue fuel. I would like to specially emphasize the importance of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Last year, about 63 million tons of domestic oil were transported through this line. I would like to thank you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, for deeply understanding this problem and taking concrete measures. At the same time, we note that the eastern branch is also becoming increasingly relevant. Kazakhstan plays an important role in transporting Russian oil to China. Up to 10 million tons of oil are delivered through us per year. However, the volume of oil transported last year exceeded this figure. Judging by the growth in transit rates, there is an opportunity to increase its volume. A few days ago, an important document on cooperation in the gas sector was signed between Kazakhstan and Russia in St. Petersburg, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

✔️The President noted that cooperation with Russia in the field of nuclear energy has gained momentum in recent years. In this regard, the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan with the participation of Rosatom will raise the strategic partnership to a new level.

– Integration in the nuclear industry can become a solid basis for the development of a number of related sectors. This is of great importance to us. We propose to create a regional competent council in the field of the nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management in Kazakhstan. Strengthening a modern research base and a system for training qualified personnel is an urgent issue. The first important step in this direction has been taken. A branch of the National Research Nuclear University of MEPhI has been opened in Almaty. We plan to involve research institutes of both countries in this work and continue it further. I recently held a meeting of the Council on Science. It was determined that there is potential for cooperation and it can be used, - said the Head of State.