Athens has once again become a focal point of the global energy debate. The Athens Energy Summit – 2026 gathered more than 3,000 participants – government officials, executives of leading energy companies, representatives of international organizations, think tanks, and diplomatic missions. Against this backdrop, Kazakhstan’s position stood out as both pragmatic and strategic, DKNews.kz reports.
Energy as a pillar of stability
Speaking at the forum, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin stressed that the energy sector is not just an economic driver for Kazakhstan, but a cornerstone of the country’s sustainable development and a vital element of global energy security.
He underlined that Kazakhstan consistently advocates for stability and predictability in global energy markets and continues to act as a reliable and responsible partner for Europe at a time when geopolitical tensions and climate challenges are reshaping the global energy landscape.
Tokayev’s energy priorities: modernization with balance
Addressing the audience, the Ambassador recalled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during the Fifth Meeting of the National Kurultai, outlined key priorities for modernizing Kazakhstan’s energy policy.
These priorities include:
- development of traditional coal and gas generation
- rational and efficient use of water resources
- diversification of energy export routes
- promotion of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, widely known as the Middle Corridor
Together, these measures aim to strengthen energy security while ensuring flexibility in an increasingly complex global environment.
Infrastructure security under the spotlight
A separate and highly relevant part of the speech focused on energy infrastructure security. Timur Sultangozhin emphasized that the resilience and protection of energy facilities are critical for uninterrupted supplies and for maintaining stability in international markets.
In today’s reality, where energy infrastructure faces physical, cyber, and geopolitical risks, this issue has moved to the top of the global agenda.
Coal, uranium, renewables – and beyond
The Ambassador also highlighted Kazakhstan’s strong energy potential. The country holds leading global positions in coal reserves and production, as well as in uranium output. At the same time, Kazakhstan is actively developing renewable energy sources and has already begun implementing projects in the nuclear energy sector.
In parallel, priority is being given to the digitalization of energy infrastructure and the development of cross-border transport connectivity – seen as key factors in strengthening both regional and global energy resilience.
Reforms that build confidence
Forum participants were also briefed on Kazakhstan’s large-scale political and economic reforms. These reforms are aimed at strengthening institutional resilience, advancing technological modernization, and building a fair and balanced economic model.
For international partners, this reform agenda serves as an important signal of predictability and long-term commitment.
Greece as a strategic partner
Concluding his remarks, Timur Sultangozhin reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to further expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the energy sector. He emphasized that Kazakhstan views Greece as an important partner within the European Union and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The Athens forum made one thing clear: Kazakhstan is not merely adapting to global energy shifts, but actively shaping its role in a rapidly changing world – offering Europe a partnership based on reliability, diversification, and strategic vision.
