ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 11. Kazakhstan and
Iran confirmed their mutual interest in expanding the capacity of
the North–South transport corridor and the
Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan–Iran railway, Trend reports via the press service of the
Kazakh President.
The initiative became a central topic during the bilateral
discussions between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Iranian
President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Official data reveals a 53% increase in freight volumes along
these routes in the first ten months of 2025 compared to the same
period last year, highlighting their growing strategic significance
for regional trade.
President Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan's readiness to supply
at least $200 million worth of goods to the Iranian market and
stressed the priority of transport and logistics cooperation as the
two nations work to diversify trade and strengthen economic ties.
The presidents also discussed the collaborative development of port
infrastructure on the Caspian Sea to improve interregional
connectivity and support increasing transit flows.
Other areas of cooperation addressed during the talks included
agriculture, energy, mining, digitalization, and artificial
intelligence. Since the beginning of the year, Iran has invested
$17.8 million into Kazakhstan’s economy, with Iranian businesses
involved in projects such as a cheese production plant in Almaty
and a hide processing facility in West Kazakhstan. In return,
Kazakh companies are continuing to implement various projects
within the Iranian market.
Additionally, President Tokayev voiced support for the
establishment of a Trade House of Kazakhstan in Tehran and
emphasized the need for greater engagement through the
Kazakh-Iranian Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
