Kazakhstan and Russia are stepping up cooperation in the future of mobility, signing a key agreement to develop unmanned transport and accelerate digital transformation across the sector.

The memorandum was inked by the transport ministries of both countries during the International Transport and Logistics Forum, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration on cutting-edge technologies, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

According to Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry, the deal focuses on large-scale digitalization of the industry, including the rollout of autonomous transport systems and a shift to fully electronic permits and shipping documentation - a move expected to streamline cross-border logistics.

Beyond technology, the partnership also emphasizes knowledge-sharing. Both sides plan to exchange expertise, hold joint events, and train specialists capable of working with next-generation digital tools.

The agreement builds on already strong economic ties: Kazakhstan and Russia are currently implementing 122 major joint projects valued at $25 billion, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of their cooperation.