## Kazakhstan Protests Attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Infrastructure The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan issued a formal protest in response to another targeted assault on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a vital part of the country's oil export network. The ministry emphasized that such actions threaten not only Kazakhstan’s energy infrastructure but also international energy security. According to the official statement, the CPC facilities suffered damage due to intentional strikes, disrupting operations along a route that carries a significant portion of Kazakhstan’s crude oil to global markets. The ministry called the incident unacceptable and strongly urged all parties to refrain from any actions that could endanger civilian and energy facilities. Kazakhstan highlighted that the CPC pipeline, a multinational project involving Russian and Western energy companies, operates strictly for civilian and economic purposes. It serves as a key component of regional stability and cooperation in the energy sector. > "Kazakhstan considers any attack on its critical energy infrastructure a violation of international norms and principles of sovereignty," the ministry stated. Diplomatic efforts are underway to clarify the circumstances of the attack and prevent similar incidents in the future. The Foreign Ministry reiterated its readiness to work with all partners to ensure the security and uninterrupted function of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. ### Author’s summary Kazakhstan strongly condemned the recent strike on CPC facilities, calling it a threat to energy security and demanding respect for international norms.

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Qazinform — 2025-11-30