Archives
Kazakh President visited Turkmenistan on September 11-12, and discussed bi-national energy cooperation
Within the framework of a two-day official visit to neighbouring Turkmenistan Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed with his Turkmen counterpart, President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, the possibility of Turkmen natural gas transportation to foreign markets through Kazakhstan’s territory.
"Energy cooperation is mutually profitable and in the best interests of both countries. The transportation of Turkmen gas via Kazakhstan to foreign markets, Kazakh companies’ participation in exploration and development of hydrocarbons in Turkmenistan and other aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed", the Kazakh President explained.
Also, the parties agreed to hold Turkmen culture days in Kazakhstan as well as organizing a Forum for the two countries’ cultural representatives next year.
"Undoubtedly, the agreements we reached mark a new stage of our partnership and present new opportunities for the implementation of large-scale joint projects for the benefit of both countries", said President Nazarbayev after the meeting. "I would like to stress that Kazakhstan intends to develop a strategic partnership with Turkmenistan", he added.