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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 21. Kazakhstan and
the European Union held talks on enhancing the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor), Trend reports via the
Kazakhstan’s MFA.
The discussion took place during a ministerial meeting focused
on advancing infrastructure cooperation between Central Asia,
Eastern Partnership countries, Türkiye, and the EU in Luxembourg.
Kazakhstan was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Arman
Issetov.
Participants reviewed practical steps to boost cooperation in
transport, digital transformation, energy, and trade.
Issetov highlighted that transport is one of 29 priority areas
outlined in the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
between Kazakhstan and the EU. The agreement, which marks its 10th
anniversary this December, forms the basis for deepening bilateral
relations.
He emphasized Kazakhstan’s role as the region’s largest economy
and a key transit hub, noting that the country has invested $35
billion in transport and logistics infrastructure over the past
decade. Several ongoing and future projects were presented to
European partners.
The sides also discussed the modernization of infrastructure
networks, ensuring access to affordable clean energy, and advancing
digital connectivity.
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to actively contribute to
the development and implementation of concrete measures to
strengthen regional cooperation and interconnectivity.
The participants agreed to continue joint efforts in
implementing projects aimed at enhancing transport, energy, and
digital infrastructure across the regions.
