Kazakhstan Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Kuantyrov describes relations with Türkiye as "excellent"

Kuantyrov made evaluations to the AA correspondent within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) held in Antalya.

Drawing attention to the good relations between Türkiye and Kazakhstan, Kuantyrov said that there are no unresolved issues between the two countries and that Ankara and Astana are moving in the same direction.

Kuantyrov said, "Kazakhstan and Türkiye have excellent relations. A long time ago, we raised our relations to the level of enhanced strategic partnership." he said.

Pointing to the positive status of relations in areas such as economy, politics, geopolitics, climate and energy, Kuantyrov said, "We are very proud and pleased that our sister country Türkiye is hosting COP31." he said.

Importance of COP31

Kuantyrov emphasized that the phase of concrete implementation of all previously accepted declarations and decisions taken at the meeting in Antalya was initiated, and stated that the discussions included concrete measures, including how to apply the best available techniques.

Kuantyrov mentioned that it is extremely important for Kazakhstan to examine Türkiye's development in the field of renewable energy, its experiences in energy efficiency and solid waste management practices.

Stating that Türkiye has made significant progress in many areas, Kuantyrov stated that his country also has experiences that it can share, especially in areas such as biodiversity and financial technologies.

Kuantyrov stated that the two countries can complement each other by developing joint projects.

Sharing information about his country's pavilion in the COP area, Kuantyrov explained that they especially chose the side of the Turkish pavilion, so that representatives of the two countries could easily host each other.

He thanked for the Zero Waste Project

Kuantyrov said, "Kazakhstan is grateful to First Lady Erdoğan for initiating the Zero Waste Project. We think that this initiative makes a significant contribution to changing the mindset of young people and adults on waste management and circular economy." he said.

Providing information about the recent visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan to Kazakhstan, Kuantyrov stated that they aim to connect the past, present and future in their pavilions.

Kuantyrov underlined that they aim to create new opportunities for economic development by protecting the environment.

Kuantyrov stated that their pavilions include applications that bring together different technologies and the best available techniques, and also explained that they exhibit the projects of different organizations.

Kuantyrov reminded that there are waste management projects and studies on reducing emissions in the oil, natural gas and metallurgy sectors, and touched upon the work within the scope of the program shown on the screen in the pavilion to reintroduce tigers, which disappeared more than 70 years ago, to the steppes.

Providing information about his country's policies on animals, Kuantyrov described the studies in this field as "unique".