BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 20. Kazakh Energy
Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov and Russian Deputy Prime Minister
Alexander Novak discussed current issues and prospects for
bilateral cooperation in the fuel and energy sector during a
meeting in Moscow, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of
Energy.
The sides also discussed opportunities to further develop
mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy sector, the ministry
said.
"Russia and Kazakhstan maintain a strategic partnership and
good-neighborly relations. Cooperation in the fuel and energy
sector occupies a key place on the bilateral agenda and is based on
many years of joint work," the ministry said.
Following the meeting, Akkenzhenov presented Novak with the
Dostyk Order, Second Class, on behalf of Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The award was granted in recognition of Novak’s work to preserve
mutual understanding in society and his contribution to
strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation between the two
peoples, according to the ministry.
Akkenzhenov in Moscow attended the 14th meeting of the Council
of Heads of Authorized Bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Member States in the energy sector.
During the meeting, energy ministers from EAEU member states
discussed cooperation within the bloc, including the formation of
common markets for gas, oil and petroleum products, as well as
electricity.
The participants also addressed the development of the
regulatory framework for these markets, coordination among member
states and further energy integration.
