ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 20. Kazakhstan and
Japan are outlining plans to deepen cooperation on the development
of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle
Corridor), with a focus on logistics infrastructure and customs
modernization, Trend
reports via the press service of Kazakh president.
Speaking during talks in Japan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
highlighted Central Asia’s growing role as a key transit hub
connecting East and West, as well as North and South. He noted that
Kazakhstan accounts for the majority of overland cargo flows
between Asia and Europe, making the Middle Corridor a strategic
priority for long-term regional connectivity.
“The transit and logistics potential of Central Asia, which
serves as a crucial crossroads for major trade routes between East
and West, North and South, offers great opportunities for Japan,”
the President said.
Tokayev welcomed Japan’s decision to take part in improving
customs procedures at the Aktau port on the Caspian Sea, describing
it as an important practical step toward increasing the efficiency
and reliability of cargo transit along the route.
“The development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport
Route is of particular importance. We welcome the Japanese
Government's decision to participate in improving customs
procedures at the port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea,” he said.
Looking ahead, the Head of State emphasized that Kazakhstan sees
strong potential for broader Japanese involvement in infrastructure
projects along the Middle Corridor, including railways, ports,
roads, and logistics hubs.
“We believe the future participation of Japanese companies in
the development of rail, port, road, and logistics infrastructure
along the Middle Corridor will be beneficial,” Tokayev noted.
