Tokayev, Putin hold talks

Moscow. The Gulf Observer: Following the ceremonial launch of the transit of Russia’s natural gas through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks, according to the reports of Akorda press service.

The sides debated the current state and prospects for further strengthening of strategic partnership between the two states and stressed the importance to further continue close cooperation in trade and economic, energy, transport and logistics spheres.

As earlier reported, the President of Kazakhstan attended on October 7 the ceremonial launch of the transit of Russia’s natural gas through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan via the Central Asia-Centre main gas pipeline.

The Presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan also participated in the solemn event.

In his address Kazakh President said this milestone event opens another bright page in the history of good neighborly relations between the countries bringing strategic cooperation and energy cooperation between Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan to a brand-new level.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the role of the project in further strengthening of regional stability and energy security of Central Asia.