ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 21. Direct access
for our countries to the markets of South Asia, the Middle East,
and Africa can be secured through the joint development of the
Trans-Afghan corridor, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council,
Trend reports.
He emphasized the need to accelerate the entry into force of the
agreement on shipping to strengthen the Union's transit potential,
create seamless logistics by improving customs procedures, and
establish a unified digital corridor. Financial support from the
Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is expected to significantly speed
up this process.
Tokayev also noted the economic potential of industrial
production and the agro-industrial sector. According to Eurasian
Development Bank analysts, the additional opportunities for the
production and export of industrial goods in EAEU countries are
estimated at $67 billion, while the total growth effect could reach
$500 billion if the full potential is realized.
He stressed the necessity of strengthening industrial
cooperation, investing in innovative projects, and supporting
agricultural enterprises to transform the EAEU into one of the
world's leading food suppliers.
"It is necessary to implement an integrated system for automated
freight flow management using artificial intelligence
technologies," Tokayev added.
