"The energy sector occupies a special place in our cooperation. Through joint efforts, we ensure the uninterrupted transit of Russian energy resources to China and Central Asian countries. We are building and modernizing large energy facilities. Here, undoubtedly, the anchor project will be the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan with the participation of an international consortium led by Rosatom. The construction of the nuclear power plant will allow our country to complete the full nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mining to electricity production," Tokayev said in an op-ed for Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
The head of the republic noted that the project would also open up new prospects for technology transfer, training of specialists, creation of new jobs, and the development of related industries, including such as machine and instrument manufacturing.
He also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is respected in Kazakhstan as a global statesman.
"All achievements in bilateral cooperation are inextricably linked to the energetic and productive work of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin in this area. In Kazakhstan, he enjoys unwavering respect as a global statesman; his name is on the lips of politicians and ordinary people in virtually every country," Tokayev underscored.
The head of Kazakhstan will pay a state visit to Russia on November 11-12, where he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on topical issues of the development of Russian-Kazakh strategic partnership and alliance in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as key topics of the regional and international agenda.