The issue was discussed during the negotiations between the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak and the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev.

On 4 April 2017, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Russian Ministry of Energy and Uzbekneftegaz NHC.

The document envisages reation of a bilateral working group with the participation of representatives of Kazakhstan.

At present, the parties have begun to explore options for implementing a mechanism for the supply of oil from Russia to Uzbekistan through Kazakhstan.