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A meeting between the leadership delegations of Azerbaijan Railways (part of AZCON Holding) and Kazakhstan Railways was held in Baku to strengthen railway cooperation between the countries. The parties discussed the dynamics of cooperation in recent years and the role of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan as key participants in the East-West Transport Corridor, ensuring the safe and efficient organization of international freight transport, as well as expanding the partnership between the Port of Baku and the ports of Kazakhstan.

On November 21, the First Kazakhstan-Armenia Business Council met in Astana, bringing together representatives of government agencies, businesses, and industry associations from both countries. Participants noted the growing potential for cooperation in industry, logistics, and technology exchange, while key national companies presented industry reports on the current status and prospects of the partnership.

Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY, part of AZCON Holding), met with Kaido Zimmermann, CEO of Estonian Railways. The parties noted the sustainable development of their partnership and discussed new opportunities to increase freight traffic from China to Europe along routes passing through Azerbaijan.

A meeting between the management of KTZ Express and KTZ and an Austrian delegation led by Mr. Haubner, Second President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament, was held at the headquarters of JSC NC KTZ in Astana. The parties discussed expanding cooperation between the two countries’ railway operators, prospects for developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), and the participation of Austrian companies in regional infrastructure projects.

The Railport railway terminal in northwestern Turkey dispatched its first train, officially opening operations as the country’s first intermodal terminal. The project was implemented by a joint venture between Turkey’s Arkas and Germany’s Duisport, which positions Railport as the end point of the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway corridor and a key element of international logistics.

During a working visit to China, a delegation from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC visited the Xi’an Dry Port, Xianguojigang Station, and the Kazakhstan terminal, where they learned about operational processes and discussed new mechanisms for improving transportation efficiency. During the visit, KTZ Chairman of the Board, Talgat Aldybergenov, met with Xi’an Mayor Ye Niuping, at which the parties agreed to expand transport and logistics cooperation and increase freight volumes on international routes.