BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 4. Swiss companies are
interested in cooperation with Kazakhstan in the transport and
logistics sectors, a spokesperson for the Swiss State Secretariat
for Economic Affairs (SECO) told Trend.


He noted that Kazakhstan plays a central role in the development
of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route ("Middle
Corridor"), creating new opportunities for cooperation in transport
and logistics. Swiss companies with long-standing expertise in this
field are eager to contribute to the development of
cooperation.


"In the railway sector, Switzerland welcomes the partnership
between Stadler Rail and Kazakhstan Railways to supply modern
trains and establish a maintenance center in Astana," the
spokesperson said.


According to SECO, Switzerland and Kazakhstan maintain strong
and dynamic bilateral relations. Kazakhstan is Switzerland’s most
important economic partner in Central Asia. Swiss companies
perceive the country as a promising growth market due to its
strategic location between Europe and the Far East, its natural
resources, and rapid infrastructure development.


"Swiss businesses value a stable and predictable investment
environment, including legal certainty, intellectual property
protection, and data security. Recent steps taken by the Kazakh
government in these areas are viewed very positively in
Switzerland. Swiss companies are closely following Kazakhstan’s
reform agenda launched back in 2022. President Tokayev’s address of
8 September 2025, which emphasized industrial diversification,
digitalization, water security, environmental protection, SME
development, and the rule of law, sets an important direction for
the country’s future. Switzerland, with its diversified economy and
strong SME sector, stands ready to cooperate with Kazakhstan to
achieve these ambitious goals," the spokesperson said.







Moreover, it was also noted that Swiss companies in the fields
of water management and water infrastructure are very interested in
sharing their expertise and contributing to infrastructure projects
in Kazakhstan.


"We have started cooperating in the area of nuclear energy by
importing uranium from Kazakhstan. Our companies are interested in
expanding cooperation in the areas of nuclear waste management and
nuclear risk insurance. There is also potential in advanced digital
technologies. Both countries recognize the strategic importance of
artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing, and secure
digital infrastructure", he said.


It was noted that joint projects could bring innovative
solutions to sectors such as energy, logistics, and healthcare,
while promoting responsible and ethical AI standards.


"Swiss companies are increasingly interested in exporting
agricultural products to Kazakhstan, particularly dairy goods and
genetics for dairy breeds. Several Swiss companies are supplying
fertilizers to local farmers. Switzerland is ready to deepen
bilateral cooperation to facilitate direct trade and strengthen the
exchange of expertise between the two countries," the SECO
concluded.