BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of strengthening
regional security cooperation amid the growing strategic role of
the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Trend reports.
Tokayev made the remarks during a meeting of interior and public
security ministers within the “Central Asia–China” format.
According to the president, strengthening economic cooperation
and implementing joint infrastructure projects across the region
are closely linked to security issues.
“The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is becoming a
strategic element of Eurasian logistics. Its importance is growing
significantly amid the transformation of global trade chains and
rising geopolitical tensions,” Tokayev said.
He noted that the increase in cargo transportation is
accompanied by certain risks.
“We are talking about transnational crime: smuggling of
contraband, drugs, and weapons,” the Kazakh president stated.
Tokayev also emphasized the need to fully utilize the potential
of the “Central Asia–China” format to build an effective regional
security system.
“In my opinion, the ministries of internal affairs should
strengthen cooperation with each other and share information on the
most sensitive issues related to security and public order,” he
said.
