ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for greater efficiency and modernization of Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector during an operational meeting of the Security Council on Nov. 13, criticizing the performance of national railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and urging improvements in its profitability and operational efficiency.
Tokayev said transport infrastructure is a key factor in the country’s strategic development during operational meeting of the Security Council on Nov. 13 Photo credit: Akorda
According to Akorda press service, Tokayev emphasized that timely adaptation of transport infrastructure is a key factor in the country’s strategic development.
He called for optimizing KTZ’s operations, including through digitalization, and improving the company’s financial performance. He also stressed the need to expand logistics centers, streamline border and customs procedures, and remove infrastructure bottlenecks that hinder the seamless movement of cargo.
Tokayev highlighted the importance of comprehensive digitalization across the transport industry and called for creating favorable conditions for investors and transport and logistics companies while ensuring compliance with the principle of Law and Order.
During the meeting, Tokayev also addressed the detention of senior executives of the Samruk-Kazyna sovereign wealth fund and KTZ on suspicion of corruption-related offenses. He emphasized the importance of personal accountability among national company executives and transparency in the operations of strategically important enterprises.
Following the meeting, relevant government agencies and organizations received instructions to advance the transport and transit sector and strengthen the competitiveness of international transport corridors passing through Kazakhstan.
The Security Council Secretariat was tasked with overseeing the implementation of the instructions.
