Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a new agreement on the transportation of natural gas through Uzbek territory, strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and supporting regional energy security ahead of the winter season.
The contract was concluded between Uzbekistan’s state gas operator Uztransgaz and Kazakhstan’s national gas company QazaqGaz. The document was signed by Askar Isakov, Acting Chairman of Uztransgaz, and Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of QazaqGaz.
The agreement is designed to ensure stable gas transit and improve the reliability of regional gas infrastructure, particularly during periods of peak seasonal demand. The deal establishes a practical framework for uninterrupted gas transportation across Central Asia and contributes to the smooth operation of cross-border energy logistics.
QazaqGaz Chairman Alibek Zhamauov also held talks with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov. The discussions focused on the current state of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, as well as potential joint infrastructure projects and future initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability in gas transportation.
Trade and Regional Context
The agreement comes amid broader efforts to deepen economic ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Bilateral trade turnover has reached nearly $4 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth of around 15%. The two countries have set a strategic target to increase trade volumes to $10 billion by 2030, highlighting the growing importance of energy cooperation within their wider economic partnership.
The contract reinforces Uzbekistan’s role as an important transit hub in Central Asia and underscores Kazakhstan’s interest in diversified and reliable transportation routes for its energy exports.
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