In Beijing, Janibek Tejanov, Deputy Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, and senior executives of China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. sat around the conference table to discuss the implementation details of the Ayaguz to Bakt railway project. This new railway corridor connecting Kazakhstan and China will significantly enhance the transit capacity of the transportation corridor between the two countries, adding another steel artery to the Eurasian Continental Bridge. Both parties have reached a consensus on key issues such as mobilizing technical resources, accelerating construction progress, and determining railway network connection points. The project is accelerating according to the established schedule.

Details of China Kazakhstan meeting finalized

Janibek Tejanov, Deputy Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, recently held a meeting with the senior management of China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. in Beijing, and the two sides had in-depth discussions on the latest implementation progress of the Ayaguz Bakht railway project. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on mobilizing technical forces and resources, accelerating construction progress, and ensuring timely completion. In addition, both sides also reviewed the technical issues related to determining the railway network connection point between Kazakhstan and China, clearing technical obstacles for the smooth progress of the project.

Localization requirements put on the agenda

The representative of Kazakhstan emphasized the importance of extensively involving local construction companies and professional talents in the project at the meeting, and clearly stated that priority should be given to using building materials produced in Kazakhstan. This requirement reflects the strategic consideration of Harbin to drive the development of local industries and cultivate local technological strength through major infrastructure projects. The representative of the Chinese company affirmed this and confirmed that the project implementation will be strictly carried out according to the established schedule. At the same time, they reiterated that the deep participation of local subcontractors will be ensured during the project construction process to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Keywords: the Belt and Road news network, railway infrastructure

Accelerate the opening of the Asia Europe Corridor

In August 2025, Kazakhstan State Railway Company signed an EPC design, procurement, and construction general contract with China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. for the Ayaguz to Bakt project. This Beijing meeting is a further push and implementation of the project progress. The implementation of this railway project will significantly enhance the transit capacity of the transportation corridor between Kazakhstan and China, providing a more convenient and efficient land route for economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. With the consensus reached by both sides in terms of technological strength, construction resources, and localized participation, this steel artery connecting Central Asia and East Asia is accelerating from blueprint to reality.Editor/Gao Xue