Kazakh FM, US Secretary of State Discuss CPC Drone Attacks, Tokayev's US Visit
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Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the recent drone attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium vessels, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry said. They also reviewed preparations for President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s upcoming visit to the US for the G20 summit. The call came after Kazakhstan condemned the strikes as an unacceptable encroachment on its economic interests and demanded an immediate halt and compensation.
The Bilateral Call
Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone, according to a press release from the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The conversation covered bilateral strategic partnership issues and the upcoming visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the United States for the G20 summit, as reported by Tengrinews and other outlets. Both sides also discussed in detail the situation surrounding the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, though no concrete outcomes were disclosed, Azh.kz noted.
Drone Attacks on CPC Vessels
On July 17 and 19, two tankers loading Kazakh oil at the CPC marine terminal were struck by drones, Orda.kz reports. The attacks caused no oil spill or casualties, according to the Energy Ministry. Through the CPC, approximately 90% of Kazakhstan’s oil exports are transported, Azh.kz states. Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry called the attacks ‘an unacceptable encroachment on the country’s economic interests’ and demanded an immediate stop to strikes on civilian vessels and infrastructure used for Kazakh oil exports. The government said it is assessing damage and reserves the right to seek compensation under international law.
What's Next
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry has not revealed specific outcomes of the CPC discussion, and it remains unclear whether the United States offered any support or assurances. Kazakhstan is continuing its damage assessment and may pursue legal remedies, while the threat to tanker security in the Black Sea persists.
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Kazakh FM, US Secretary of State Discuss CPC Drone Attacks, Tokayev's US Visit
