International Business Times published an article on Dec 16. by Meirzhan Yussupov, the CEO of Kazatomprom, arguing for closer cooperation in the energy sector between Kazakhstan and Japan. The article points out that as the world’s largest producer of natural uranium, Kazatomprom has worked closely with Japanese energy companies for nearly two decades. “Kazakhstan provides something increasingly important: a stable and predictable environment for long-term planning. Kazatomprom operates under transparent commercial principles and maintains a long-term approach to production planning. This gives utilities the certainty they need to plan decades ahead – a critical requirement for reactor operators and regulators,” according to the author.

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The article mentions the upcoming C5+1 Summit in Tokyo, stating that this presents an opportunity to further deepen the relationship and identify new areas for collaboration. “Whether through potential future supply agreements, collaborative research on advanced technologies, or deeper dialogue between our energy sectors, our two countries can help ensure that nuclear power remains a reliable pillar of energy security. There remains enormous potential, with several avenues for cooperation that could serve the best interests of both nations,” Meirzhan Yussupov concludes.

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