BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. Kazakhstan
highly values Deutsche Bahn’s contribution to the modernization of
the country’s railway sector, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said
during a meeting with the German group’s executives in Berlin,
according to the Kazakh president’s press service.
Tokayev particularly highlighted the joint project between DB
Engineering & Consulting and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) aimed at
developing passenger rail services.
The president also emphasized the importance of integrating
Kazakh manufacturers into Deutsche Bahn’s supply chain, including
through the required certification.
DB AG Chief Procurement Officer Jan Grothe expressed
appreciation for the positive assessment of the German group’s work
in Kazakhstan and confirmed readiness to further deepen
cooperation.
The meeting was also attended by Andreas Lubs, Head of DB Cargo
Eurasia GmbH. Kazakhstan and DB Cargo Eurasia are actively
cooperating in the development of container freight traffic, with
particular attention currently focused on the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route (TITR).
The sides confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening
long-term cooperation across the transport and logistics
sector.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Germany on an official visit on
September 28. According to the Bureau of National Statistics of
Kazakhstan, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Germany amounted
to $2.57 billion from January through July 2026.
