The Ministers of Transport from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Marat Karabayev and Ilkhom Makhkamov respectively, convened a working meeting to explore avenues of collaboration and advance joint projects, emphasizing their shared commitment to enhancing transport connectivity between the two nations.
One of the focal points of discussion was the ongoing endeavor to construct a new railway line linking Darbaza and Maktaaral. This project, once realized, promises to augment the transport capacity by an additional 10 mn tons, heralding a new era of efficiency in cross-border logistics.
In the realm of road transport, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the Intergovernmental Agreement on International Road Transport, which serves as the cornerstone for facilitating the seamless movement of goods between the two countries. Minister Karabayev highlighted a noteworthy uptick of 6% in export-import transportation via road over the past year, signaling a positive trajectory in bilateral cooperation in this domain.
“The volume of export-import transportation by road over the past year increased by 6% and amounted to 1.8 mn tons. In general, there is a positive dynamic in the development of cooperation in the field of road transportation,” Marat Karabayev voiced.
Civil aviation emerged as a pivotal facet of the transport infrastructure, symbolizing the epitome of connectivity. Currently, with 37 weekly flights connecting cities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the aviation sector stands as a vital conduit for fostering economic and cultural exchange. Negotiations held last year in Tashkent paved the way for an expansion in flight frequencies, demonstrating a shared vision for broadening air connectivity between the two nations.
An initiative discussed during the meeting was the construction of the Termez-Mazar-e-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway, championed by Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan pledged its support to this transformative project by offering materials for the railway tracks. Minister Karabayev emphasized the potential of this initiative to catalyze regional trade and connectivity by providing access to key seaports in South Asia.
Furthermore, the meeting culminated in the signing of a comprehensive Roadmap for the development of strategic cooperation in transport and logistics between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for the years 2024-2025. This roadmap outlines a framework for collaborative endeavors aimed at furthering transport connectivity and bolstering economic ties.
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