Kazakhstan Sees Moldova as a Link in the Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan sees Moldova on the map of the Middle Corridor

The Republic of Moldova has the potential to become a key logistics hub in the development of transport links between Central Asia and Europe, thanks to its geographical position, its trade relations with Kazakhstan and the Giurgiulești International Free Port. The statement was made by Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Chișinău, Almat Daqibaiuly Aidarbekov.

Almat Daqibaiuly Aidarbekov

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According to the diplomat, the development of the Middle Corridor – the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route – offers new opportunities for the Republic of Moldova, which could become part of an alternative logistics chain.

“The initiative to promote the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, plays an important role as an alternative logistics route. In this context, the vast Asian economy, via Kazakhstan, encompasses Central Asia, crosses the Caspian Sea and connects the Caucasus, Turkey and, further afield, European markets. Indeed, Moldova has certain prospects in this regard. “And I believe this is linked not only to Moldova’s geographical position, but also to the trade relations between Kazakhstan and Moldova. The transport routes passing through Moldova, including the Port of Giurgiulești, can be naturally integrated into this Middle Corridor,” the ambassador stated during a programme on public television.

As a concrete example of cooperation, the diplomat mentioned the involvement of a Kazakhstani company in the reconstruction of the Tighina–Basarabeasca–Giurgiulești railway section. The rails required for the works were brought from Aktobe in Kazakhstan, where there is a factory producing rails and steel girders.

“Approximately 15,000 tonnes of rails were transported specifically via this Middle Corridor… The port of Giurgiulești can continue to develop. I am referring to the logistics and transport corridors that could pass through Giurgiulești towards the European Union,” added the diplomat.

The ambassador emphasised that Kazakhstan sees significant prospects for the development of relations with the Republic of Moldova, based on long-standing ties of friendship.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.

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