On October 9, 2026, the third meeting of the Joint Coordination Council between the Ministry of Energy and PJSC Gazprom took place in Bishkek, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and further developing strategic partnerships in the gas industry.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Kairkhan Tutkyshbaev, Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee and Head of Department at PJSC Gazprom Vitaly Markelov, as well as representatives from relevant organizations of both countries and the leadership of the national company QazaqGaz.

During the Council's session, participants reviewed the results of joint working groups' activities in 2026 and discussed future collaboration avenues, including the development and modernization of gas transportation infrastructure, enhancing gas supply reliability, improving the underground gas storage system, expanding the use of natural gas as motor fuel and in industry, as well as scientific and technical cooperation. Attention was also given to developing gas transportation capacities to ensure gas supply to the northern regions of Kazakhstan and the city of Astana.

Following the meeting, a Protocol of the third meeting of the Joint Coordination Council between the Ministry of Energy and Gazprom was signed. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between Gazprom Kyrgyzstan and QazaqGaz was signed. These documents aim to solidify the results of joint efforts and further develop interaction in the gas sector.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the Ministry of Energy's website.

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In Almaty, due to scheduled maintenance on a section of Brusilovsky Street, temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented. From 10:00 PM on October 10 to 7:00 AM on October 11, traffic will be completely closed from Tole Bi Street to Raiymbek Avenue to facilitate road resurfacing.

Warning signs will be placed along the affected section. The repair schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and other factors influencing the repair process.

All information regarding traffic restrictions is available on the Telegram channel @AlmatyJoly, on the city's social media pages, and via 2GIS and Yandex Maps services, reports ЖКХ24 citing the official website of Almaty City Akimat.

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