Kazakhstan and China Enhance Collaboration on Middle Corridor Development

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route plays a crucial role in securing supply chains between Asia and Europe. Kazakhstan and China are enhancing their collaboration on this route, having started construction on the third railway, Ayagoz-Tacheng, and are planning to open a third border railway checkpoint.

This was announced by Maulen Ashimbayev, the chairman of the Senate, the upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, during an official visit to China on January 13, The Caspian Post reports citing The Astana Times.

According to the Senate’s press service, Ashimbayev met with Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, to discuss joint investment projects in industry, energy, transport, green economy, and agriculture.

He also met with Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, to address ways to enhance multifaceted cooperation amid geopolitical aggravations, conflicts, and economic problems. Ashimbayev expressed support for China’s multipolar initiatives on sustainable and global development, which will make a huge contribution to ensuring global security and peace.

During the meeting, Ashimbayev focused on Kazakhstan’s comprehensive reforms, focusing on political and socio-economic transformations, legislative advancements, and the role of key state institutions.

“In 2024, Kazakhstan adopted 104 laws. This year we are adopting laws that are important for the development of our economy - the Budget, Tax, Construction, and Water Codes,” he said.

Wang Huning praised the strong Kazakh-Chinese relations, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening cooperation in both bilateral format and international arena.