A conference dedicated to the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and attracting Japanese investments into its infrastructure was held in Tokyo.
Sea-news.az reports citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, that nearly 100 representatives from relevant agencies, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the ROTOBO Association, and Japan’s logistics sector attended the event.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Japan Farid Talibov and Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Erlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev presented the transport development strategies of their respective countries, alongside prospects for expanding cooperation in international logistics.
Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Kei Takagi highlighted the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for diversifying international transport and logistics routes.
The conference also covered Japan’s support for modernizing the customs infrastructure at the Port of Aktau. The project, involving a Japanese grant of up to 719 million yen (over $4.5 million), features the installation of a large-scale X-ray scanner capable of reducing cargo inspection times by two-thirds.
Additionally, participants were informed of plans to launch direct regular flights between Almaty and Tokyo.
