BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 26. A delegation led
by Kasym Tlepov, Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Committee for
Railways and Water Transport, met with officials at the Azerbaijani
State Maritime and Port Agency and discussed maritime and transport
cooperation, Trend reports via the Ministry of Digital Development
and Transport.
The meeting began with a presentation on the agency’s
activities. Eldar Majidov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency’s Board,
highlighted the development of transport relations between the two
countries and noted that the Trans-Caspian International Transport
Route (TITR/Middle Corridor) serves as a bridge connecting East and
West while expanding bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Tlepov highlighted areas of mutual interest
in cooperation and maritime transport within the framework of the
Middle Corridor. He underscored the strategic geographic positions
of Kazakhstan in Central Asia and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus,
emphasizing the significant role both countries play in the
corridor’s development.
The delegation expressed interest in learning from Azerbaijan’s
expertise in organizing search and rescue data collection, remotely
monitoring and managing ship movements, and ensuring maritime
navigation safety.
The discussions encompassed a range of topics, including the “My
Cabinet” platform for the digital management of seafarers'
documents, the unified maritime information system, the
strengthening of human resources in maritime transport, the
implementation of international convention obligations, state
regulation of seaport activities, and the protocols for accident
and emergency response. Additionally, the topics covered include
port state inspections, the operations of classification societies,
and measures aimed at preventing marine pollution.
The visit culminated with the Kazakh delegation’s tour of the
Ship Traffic Management Center of the State Maritime and Port
Agency, where they gained valuable insight into Azerbaijan’s
operational practices.
