Astana, October 8, 2025 – The Europe Today: Kazakhstan and Russia have held high-level talks on advancing the North-South transport corridor, a key strategic initiative designed to enhance Kazakhstan’s transit potential and expand its foreign economic ties, according to media reports.
The discussions took place at the Kazakh-Russian border between First Deputy Minister of Transport of Russia, Valentin Ivanov, and Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Maksat Kaliakparov. Both sides focused on updating joint plans for the modernization of automobile checkpoints, including rescheduling project implementation to an earlier period, from 2030–2032 to 2026–2027, the press service of the Kazakh Transport Ministry said.
In addition, the meeting addressed issues related to international automobile transportation, cargo shipments, and the development of unmanned transport.
The talks reflect a mutual commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and boosting the efficiency of transit routes that are vital for trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan, Russia, and neighboring countries.
