The Strategy for the SCO Development of Energy Cooperation approved at the Astana Summit will provide an additional boost to cooperation in the fields of oil and gas, electricity, and renewable energy sources. Iran intends to work with Kazakhstan in these areas, as stated by the West Asian country’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in an exclusive interview with Silk Way TV channel.
«We believe that the decisions made in the SCO
regarding oil and gas and at the same time the approach adopted regarding these
issues in the international arena are of very high significance. Today,
a very significant and key document regarding strategy was signed by the heads
of the SCO member states, which will define a road map for the upcoming
cooperation. Iran and Kazakhstan in different sectors and areas enjoy excellent
bilateral relations. Energy is one of the most important areas of cooperation
between our two countries, especially the fossil energies as well as renewable
energies,» Ali Bagheri Kani said.
India also aims to strengthen energy relations
with Kazakhstan, which is a reliable partner for the South Asian country in
ensuring the supply of oil, gas, and other energy resources due to the
substantial natural resources in the energy sector.
«We are definitely looking forward to taking
this relationship further. Kazakhstan is a big energy producer.
Kazakhstan also has many natural resources. I am sure if we have long-term
arrangements we will see a very sustained oil trade, the same in uranium.
Indian tourists today are going out in very large numbers. So, I’m sure you
will see more tourists from India. We have great respect for Kazakhstan’s
leadership in CICA,» said Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indian Minister of
External Affairs.
