CEO of Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas oil and gas company Askhat Khassenov has held discussions with Japanese lawmakers on potential exports of Kazakh oil to Japan.

The meeting in Astana focused on strengthening energy cooperation and expanding export routes for Kazakhstan’s crude oil, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Khassenov also proposed opportunities for Japanese businesses to participate in several geological exploration projects in Kazakhstan, aimed at boosting investment in the energy sector.