Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to focus on developing energy cooperation.

This was agreed at a meeting between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin and Minister of state for petroleum Dr Musadik Malik held in Islamabad on Wednesday.

On the occasion, the Minister of State appreciated the brotherly relations and long-standing people to people affinity.

He further remarked that Pakistan can benefit greatly from the huge energy reserves of Kazakhstan.

He said not only the immediate energy demands of Pakistan can be met but also Pakistan can serve as a gateway via Gwadar to the energy products of Kazakhstan and be a partner in global energy trade.

Dr Musadik Malik assured complete assistance on energy cooperation and stressed that Pakistan is open to new energy corridors.

He said in this regard, the joint working group on energy will be made effective and direct talks between Energy Ministers of both the countries will be held in near future.

Source: Radio Pakistan