Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the foundations of his country’s energy strategy during his address at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), emphasizing the central role of the energy sector in Kazakhstan’s economic and strategic development.
Tokayev highlighted that energy remains “the backbone of the economy and a vital element of our strategic partnerships,” stressing the need for greater regional cooperation on infrastructure and transport routes for energy resources.
“We are implementing joint infrastructure projects and forming secure and efficient routes for the transportation of energy resources,” he said. “A great example of fruitful cooperation in this area is the Green Energy Corridor project, being developed by Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.”
The president called for a stronger focus on renewable energy, particularly solar power, proposing the establishment of a Council of Best Practices on Energy Efficiency under the framework of the OTS.
At the same time, Tokayev reaffirmed that the development and efficient use of oil, gas, uranium, coal, and rare earth minerals remain the cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s long-term energy policy.
The initiative reflects Kazakhstan’s broader efforts to balance traditional resource extraction with a gradual transition to clean energy.
Earlier, President Tokayev arrived in Gabala to take part in the OTS summit, where he was welcomed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
