BAKU. June 6. KAZINFORM "Turkey is ready to be a reliable partner for Kazakhstan in transportation of the Caspian gas and play a constructive role in new gas projects," Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Hasan Murat Mercan said.

He made it public during the 19^th Caspian Oil & Gas-2012 conference on Wednesday (June 6) in Baku.

"Today Turkey plays a big role in providing the world markets with energy resources. It also contributes to implementation of the projects within the East-West and North-South energy corridors, for instance, it participates in the implementation of Nabucco project," Deputy Minister noted.

"In this connection, we are keen to be a part of new pipeline projects aimed at safe transportation of the Caspian gas," Hasan Murat Mercan concluded.