Convention is a kind of "Constitution of the Caspian Sea"

Noting the success of the talks, Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed that in the process of preparing the Convention, all countries proceeded from the interests of ensuring political stability, development of the Caspian region, preservation and enhancement of its natural resources.

"The culmination of many years of painstaking work was the signing of the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea. The Convention is a kind of "Constitution of the Caspian Sea". It is called upon to resolve the entire complex of issues related to the rights and obligations of the coastal states and also to become a guarantor of security, stability and prosperity in the region", the President of Kazakhstan said.