Kazakhstan and Georgia intend to
jointly develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. This was
discussed today during a meeting between Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev
and Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili. The Head of State
emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to all-round strengthening
of relations with Georgia, considering it one of the key partners in the South
Caucasus. He noted that the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding serve
as the foundation for deepening bilateral ties. Additionally, President Tokayev
highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary dialogue in expanding
cooperation. Trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations are also
developing between the two countries. On his part, Papuashvili reaffirmed
Georgia’s commitment to further strengthening relations with Kazakhstan. He
expressed Tbilisi’s anticipation of deepening comprehensive ties with Astana,
including in the sphere of transport and logistics cooperation, particularly
regarding the expansion of the potential of the Middle Corridor.
