ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 15. Kazakhstan and
Switzerland discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy
sector, including investment interaction and technological
partnership, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan.
The issues were reviewed during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov and Chargé d’Affaires of the
Swiss Embassy in Kazakhstan Giorgio Pompilio.
During the talks, the Kazakh side outlined ongoing measures
aimed at modernizing the energy sector, including development of
the oil and gas industry with a focus on deeper processing of raw
materials, expansion of petrochemicals and coal chemistry, as well
as development of the power sector and renewable energy
sources.
Particular attention was also paid to the introduction of
advanced technologies and increasing the sustainability of the
country’s energy system.
Kazakhstan confirmed its openness to expanding the participation
of international, including Swiss, companies in the implementation
of energy projects and expressed interest in further strengthening
long-term mutually beneficial cooperation.
