From Declarations to Corridors: Rethinking Economic Integration In Central Asia
…Perhaps the most innovative element of the new integration model is the creation of joint industrial trade and logistics complexes (ITLCs) along the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border. Unlike traditional free trade zones,…
Kazakhstan Develops Alternative Transport Routes, Network of Cross-Border Hubs, Says Minister of Trade and Integration
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is developing alternative transport routes and a network of cross-border hubs, said Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin during the 18th Forum of Interregional Cooperation…
Kazakh poet and anti-nuclear activist awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun
ASTANA – Kazakh poet and founder of the Nevada-Semey international anti-nuclear movement Olzhas Suleimenov received Nov. 28 the Order of the Rising Sun, one of Japan’s most distinguished national decorations….
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan hope planned border trading centre will boost trade to $5 billion by end of 2020
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are planning to open the Central Asia international centre for trade and economic cooperation on their shared border. The countries have set a goal to…
Kazakhstan and China Launch Unmanned Cargo Transport at Border
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China are launching unmanned cargo transportation as part of the innovative Smart Customs pilot project at the Bakhty (Kazakhstan) – Pokitu (China) border checkpoints, the Kazakh…
Kazakh National Guard to shoot film about fallen soldiers’ heroism in 1995 Tajik-Afghan border battle
…protecting the Commonwealth of Independent States’ (CIS) external borders, said National Guard Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Major General Mukhometkali Satov at the April 6 wreath laying ceremony in the capital. Photo…
Atyrau Region is working to improve investment climate, increase foreign investment, says governor
…associated petroleum gas were produced, which equals 111.8 percent and 113 percent, respectively, compared to 2017. Tengizchevroil produced 28.6 million tonnes of oil, or 99.7 percent compared with 2017, as…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Sign Treaty on Allied Relations, Agreement on Border Demarcation to Foster Strategic Partnership
…the Kazakh-Uzbek state border, which Tokayev called historic, “completes the international legal registration of the state border of Kazakhstan on its southern borders.” Presidents during the press briefing held on…
How Digital Systems, Smarter Borders Boost Eurasian Connectivity
…cross-border connectivity. Photo credit:Qaztrade UN data also show advances in digitalization. Paperless trade implementation increased from 29.6% in 2015 to 66.7% in 2025, and cross-border paperless procedures rose from 11%…
New International Trade & Logistics Center Opens on Kazakh-Chinese Border
ASTANA – A new international trade and logistics center opened on Jan. 19 on the Kazakh-Chinese border, near the village of Dostyk, reported the Transport Ministry’s press service. Photo credit:…
