Today, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated transport workers on their professional
holiday. More than 770,000 people are employed in the sector. The Head of State
emphasized that they make a significant contribution to the country’s
development and stressed the transport sector’s strategic importance as a key
indicator of economic growth. Kazakhstan is one of the key transit hubs of
Eurasia, with ongoing work to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport
Route (TITR), which facilitates cargo delivery between China, Central Asia, and
Europe. Last year, in partnership with China, a transport and logistics centre
was opened in Xi’an. Kazakhstan has now begun a consistent modernization of its
transport corridors infrastructure.
«In the near future, the length of
Kazakhstan’s railway network is expected to increase significantly. Renovation
work will continue on 11,000 kilometres of rail lines, and 5,000 kilometres of
tracks will be newly built or modernized. A major project — the
Trans-Kazakhstan railway corridor — has been launched. On my instruction,
construction is underway on the 323-kilometer Moiynty-Kyzylzhar line,» Tokayev
said.
Another key area that
requires special attention is the machine-building sector, the Head of State
said, noting the importance of developing local production. For example, a
plant in Astana produces freight and passenger electric locomotives. Such
enterprises will receive state support, the President emphasized. Other
priorities of the domestic transport policy include developing and modernizing the
road network and air connectivity.
«Another important
task is the development of air cargo transportation and the establishment of
Kazakhstan as a leading aviation hub in the region. The government has
announced plans to create a national cargo airline. Overall, the development of
civil aviation and air freight in Kazakhstan goes far beyond transport
functions. It represents a strategic vector that directly impacts the country’s
economic growth, international positioning, and the strengthening of national
sovereignty,» Tokayev noted.
During the solemn
ceremony, Tokayev personally presented state awards to outstanding workers of
the sector.
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