Construction of a new railway station in Beineu District is nearing completion. Interior finishing and installation of engineering systems are about 90% complete.
Kazakhstan’s exports of vegetable oils and oilseed meal to China have grown more than 3.7-fold over the past three seasons. Shipments in the last season totalled 657,000 tonnes, worth more than $438 million.
Kazakh companies signed agreements worth about $100 million on the opening day of the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Around 40 producers are represented at Kazakhstan’s national pavilion.
The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash road from kilometre 11 to kilometre 100 will become part of the Kandyagash–Makat toll road. The changes will take effect 10 calendar days after the order is first officially published.
In his address to the people, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s social and economic priorities and future policy goals. He also discussed raising the minimum wage from 85,000 to 110,000 tenge.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discussed the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The Caspian Bridge project aims to carry 8 million tonnes of freight a year, with a target of 10–12 million tonnes.
Kazakh and Chinese representatives discussed new ways to expand financial cooperation. Proposals included a joint private equity fund and a fund to support the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region and Kyrgyzstan reached $112.7 million in January–August 2026, 1.6 times higher than a year earlier. Officials discussed regional economic ties and joint projects at a forum in Bishkek.
Pakistan Customs has processed the first shipment of fresh White Chaunsa mangoes for export to Russia under the TIR Convention. The route from the Pakistan border to Moscow covers about 4,600 kilometres.
Karachi Port is handling two foreign bulk carriers carrying a combined 101,000 tonnes of fertiliser and wheat. Unloading is nearing completion on one vessel and continuing on the other.
Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh visited West Azerbaijan province to review border facilities and trade obstacles. The trip resulted in 12 measures to address the province’s economic problems.
Binali Yıldırım, chair of the Organization of Turkic States’ Council of Elders, said the Middle Corridor should be seen as more than a transport route. He called for joint production sites and logistics hubs along its length.
Kazakhstan’s Consulate General in Shanghai held a roundtable for Republic Day. Experts discussed the country’s international role and cooperation with China.
Foreign ministers from Georgia and five Central Asian countries met in Batumi on October 23. Talks focused on transport and transit links between Central Asia and the Black Sea region.
The United Nations Development Programme supported the preparation of Turkmenistan’s digital economy development concept and state programme for 2026–2028. Projects include a pilot electronic equivalent of the SMGS railway consignment note.
Abdul Karim Fateh, head of Afghanistan’s railway authority, attended the 14th regional meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Astana. Discussions covered rail projects and ways to expand freight transport.
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