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The leaders of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan were briefed on the joint work of experts from the two countries aimed at accelerating the development of the Middle Corridor—a key transport route connecting China and Central Asian countries with Europe. Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan, Asel Zhanasova, presented a detailed plan for modernizing and expanding infrastructure to support increased freight traffic.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a joint media briefing to summarize the results of their talks on infrastructure development and transport connectivity between the two countries. The parties paid particular attention to the implementation of the strategically important Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Nurlan Sauranbayev, spoke at the session “The Middle Corridor: From Reliability to Influence” at the 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, which brought together approximately 2,000 representatives of governments, businesses, and international organizations. Discussions focused on the development of transport and trade links, digital transformation, and investment opportunities in the region.

ASCO, a subsidiary of AZCON Holding, hosted a meeting with a delegation from the classification society Türk Loydu, led by Chairman of the Board Oral Erdoğan. The parties discussed the current state and development prospects of Azerbaijan’s maritime transport, as well as opportunities for cooperation in shipping and vessel classification.