Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev put forward a proposal to create an International consortium to consolidate efforts of leading scientific establishments of the member countries of the Organization of the Turkic-speaking States in the hydrogen energy industry at the 8th Summit of the Cooperation Council of the Turkic-speaking States.
Tokayev called the development of hydrogen energy as one of the priorities. The Kazakh President paid attention that hydrogen energy is thought to be a new type of «clean» fuel. According to him, Kazakhstan has huge opportunities to create an industrial cluster of «green» hydrogen as well as the necessary scientific potential and qualified specialists.
“I propose to create an International consortium to consolidate efforts of the leading scientific establishments of our countries. This structure will develop new technology for production, storage, and transportation of hydrogen. Through it our scholars could gather, exchange experiences and knowledge,” said the Kazakh Head of State.
Tokayev also called for searching joint solutions to issues such as global warming, water and food security, efficient and equitable use of transborder water resources. Given the issues are common for neighboring countries the Kazakh President stated the readiness of Kazakhstan to jointly construct hydro-dams.
Tokayev pointed out that the overcoming of challenges and joining efforts aimed at sustainable development and cooperation in the development of new technology is an important task during the current difficult circumstances. He went on to outline a number of priority areas the Turkic-speaking countries could work on jointly.
“Our country is committed to the development of use of renewable energy sources, which is outlined in the «green» economy transition concept. The measures set will enable to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The country’s greenhouse emissions will be cut by 15% in the upcoming decade. Our task is to plant two billion trees on 500 thousand hectares by 2025. In addition, the share of use of renewable energy sources hit 3% in the country. By 2030, the figure is to reach 15%. The International Center of Green Technology and Investment Projects works in Nur-Sultan to achieve the goals,” said Tokayev.
Reported by Kazinform.
