BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Groupe ADP CEO Philippe Pascal
the long-term development prospects of Almaty Airport, the Akorda
press service says.
"The President of Kazakhstan emphasized that the development of
air hubs is one of the strategic priorities in the field of
transport and logistics," the statement says.
According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Groupe ADP's participation
in the management of Almaty Airport's infrastructure serves as a
shining example of a successful partnership.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the company had effectively
implemented a number of important projects, including the
construction of a new international terminal, which allowed it to
upgrade its infrastructure and increase passenger traffic to 14
million people per year.
Philippe Pascal reported on the progress of the long-term master
plan for the development of Almaty Airport. Implementation of the
investment program through 2050 will increase the airport's
capacity to 55 million passengers per year.
The meeting also discussed prospects for advancing new joint
projects, including the development of regional airports.
Groupe ADP's CEO noted that the government is creating an
optimal regulatory framework for the functioning of aviation
infrastructure.
In turn, the President of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that
the Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the European
Union on certain aspects of air transportation, signed during this
visit to Brussels, will be an important step in the development of
the industry.
