Astana, August 7, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan Antonia Katzourou.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Greek relations, cooperation on multilateral platforms, as well as the schedule of bilateral events planned through the end of the year.
Yerzhan Ashikbayev paid particular attention to energy cooperation. In this context, the parties exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which is of strategic importance for the export of Kazakh oil to European markets. They underscored the importance of ensuring the uninterrupted operation of energy infrastructure, secure and sustainable energy supplies to international markets, the safety of ships and the freedom of maritime navigation.
Ambassador Antonia Katzourou reaffirmed the Greek side’s readiness to further develop bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, transport and humanitarian ties.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors agreed to maintain regular political dialogue and continue working to expand Kazakh-Greek partnership across all areas.
