ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 10. President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the launch of new railway lines
from Moynty to Kyzylzhar and from Darbaza to Maktaaral, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kazakh President.
He made the statement at a Government meeting. Tokayev also
noted the need to complete the modernization of the Altynkol –
Zhetygen and Beineu – Mangistau sections, and the timely
commissioning of the Bakhty – Ayagoz line.
“We have often raised these issues, and it is time to see
concrete results. Slowing down is unacceptable,” Tokayev said.
The president stressed that Kazakhstan’s transit sector has
shifted from being primarily infrastructural to predominantly
economic due to the country’s strategic location on the Eurasian
continent. At the same time, the high wear of railway
infrastructure and incomplete modernization of certain sections
remain major obstacles.
Moreover, Tokayev outlined the need to launch major road
projects, including Karaganda – Zhezkazgan, Central – West, and
Aktobe – Ulghaisyn roads, as well as bypass roads around Kyzylorda,
Saryagash, and Rudny. He also highlighted the necessity of
enhancing airport capacities and modernizing transport
infrastructure.
He further emphasized that accelerating these projects is
crucial for maintaining competitiveness in global markets, fully
utilizing Kazakhstan’s transit potential, and ensuring sustainable
development of the country’s transport and logistics
infrastructure.
