ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 20. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined plans to deepen
cooperation with Japan in the energy sector, emphasizing a balanced
approach that combines traditional energy development with green
technologies, Trend
reports via the press service of Kazakh president.
Speaking during Central Asia - Japan Summit, the president
stressed Kazakhstan’s interest in attracting Japanese expertise,
innovation, and investment into projects focused on the extraction
and processing of traditional energy resources using
environmentally friendly solutions.
“We view the development of clean energy as a long-term
strategic priority. Kazakhstan is interested in attracting Japanese
expertise, innovation, and investment in projects to extract and
process traditional energy resources using green technologies,”
Tokayev said.
He noted that amid geopolitical instability and growing global
energy demand, hydrocarbon resources will continue to play a key
role in ensuring economic stability, making it essential to pursue
a balanced and equitable energy transition.
Kazakhstan’s significant coal reserves were also highlighted as
part of the country’s long-term plans. Tokayev pointed out that
coal remains a major component of the national energy balance,
underscoring the importance of modernizing the sector.
“Therefore, we expect to attract the most advanced technologies
to transform this natural resource into a powerful energy source,”
President Tokayev stated.
To note, in a recent address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
articulated Kazakhstan's strategic initiative to overhaul its
energy and utilities infrastructure comprehensively. He outlined an
ambitious plan involving the reconstruction of a minimum of 200
facilities and the enhancement of 86,000 kilometers of networks,
all targeted for completion by the year 2030, as he spoke at a
ceremony commemorating Energy Workers’ Day.
