At the Boao Forum for Asia, Kazakh
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined initiatives addressing the current
global challenges which sparked significant interest among experts. They
concern multilateral trade, accessible finance, solutions to food crises,
logistics, and technology transfer. Also, the main idea in the Head of State’s speech
was joining efforts in response to modern challenges. Economists and analysts share
his opinion regarding the increasing role of the Asian region. Besides, President
Tokayev emphasized Central Asia’s growing role, noting that Kazakhstan is the
largest regional economy with ambitious goals such as doubling the economy by
2029. According to former President of Slovenia and former President of the UN
Security Council Danilo Turk, Kazakhstan has all the potential to become one of
the strongest economies on the continent.
“It was as I said a very powerful
message, showing a great power of the development of Kazakhstan and
transformation of it into a major factor of Asian development. Great detail in
explaining the progress made so far and the plans,” said Danilo Turk, former President
of Slovenia.
Experts are confident that
focusing on enhancing and consolidating the region’s transport and logistics
capabilities is the right strategy. Also, Kazakhstan, positioned along the
route of the Middle Corridor, has the potential to become a transit hub for
Asia.
“He put a special focus on the
coordination between the B&R Initiative and the Middle Corridor. It’s an
efficient solution to the challenges the world is facing now,” said Ismail
Hakki Musa, Turkish Ambassador to China.
