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Kazakhstan, Russia Discuss Energy Cooperation In Moscow


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) 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.

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