Kazakhstan Eyes Stronger Trade And Energy Cooperation With German - Tokayev
Date
9/17/2024 5:19:49 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 17. Kazakhstan is
prepared to increase exports to Germany across 100 product
categories, totaling $850 million, said President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev during a meeting with the leaders of Central Asia and the
German Chancellor, Trend reports.
“Our priority is to boost trade by effectively implementing
joint regional projects and expanding the range of goods,” he
said.
Tokayev also emphasized energy cooperation as another key
priority.
“As a reliable and major supplier of energy resources to
Germany, Kazakhstan is ready to increase oil exports to the German
market. We look forward to continued support from our German
partners to ensure long-term and stable hydrocarbon supplies,” the
president added.
Furthermore, to ensure sustainable progress for Central Asia and
Germany, Tokayev stressed the importance of accelerating efforts
toward transitioning to alternative energy sources.
“We are open to mutually beneficial cooperation in the
development of hydrogen energy. Together with Uzbekistan and
Azerbaijan, we are working on a project to build a green energy
transmission line across the Caspian Sea and into Europe. We invite
our German partners to consider participating in this strategic
initiative,” Tokayev concluded.
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