Janibek Tejanov, Deputy Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with senior management of China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. in Beijing to discuss the progress of the "Ayaguz Bakht" railway project. Both parties have reached a clear consensus on the construction focus and cooperation details of the project, and are fully committed to promoting the timely completion of the project, further enhancing the throughput efficiency of the China Kazakhstan cross-border transportation corridor, and helping to deepen the interconnection and development of bilateral economic and trade fields.

Clearly define the key areas for promotion

The meeting focused on the latest implementation of the "Ayaguz Bakt" railway project. Both sides exchanged views on mobilizing technical forces and related resources, accelerating the construction process, and ensuring timely delivery of the project. At the same time, they reviewed the technical issues related to the connection point of the China Kazakhstan railway network.

Kazakhstan emphasizes the hope that local construction companies and professional technical talents can participate in project construction and prioritize the use of local building materials; China Harbour has made it clear that it will strictly follow the established schedule to advance project construction and promises to ensure the deep participation of local subcontractors. In August 2025, Kazakhstan State Railway Company signed an EPC general contracting contract with China Harbour for the project. Keywords: Kazakhstan, railway project

Empowering cross-border infrastructure

As important economic and trade partners, the smoothness of cross-border transportation corridors between China and Kazakhstan directly affects the efficiency of bilateral trade exchanges. As a key infrastructure project for China Kazakhstan connectivity, the successful implementation of the "Ayaguz Bakt" railway will greatly enhance the transit capacity of the cross-border transportation corridor between the two countries, effectively alleviate logistics transportation pressure, and meet the practical needs of deepening economic and trade cooperation and improving cross-border infrastructure layout between the two sides. It will also inject momentum into regional economic coordinated development.Editor/Gong Ziwei