Kazakhstan has begun preparations to host the 26th WPC Energy Congress in 2028, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the Ministry's press service. Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov met with Saudi Ambassador Faisal Al-Qahtani to discuss organizational issues and broader energy cooperation.
Topics included collaboration within OPEC+, development of renewable energy, and adoption of green technologies. The Minister said Kazakhstan views the upcoming congress as a platform to promote priority energy projects, expand business contacts, and strengthen international cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
In June 2024, Astana was unanimously chosen as the venue for the 2028 WPC Energy Congress. Earlier, Kazakh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser. During the meeting, the two sides welcomed the signing on 26 August 2026 of the Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Air Services, emphasizing its importance for further strengthening bilateral ties.