BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. Kazakhstan's
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed establishing a
portfolio of flagship industrial and technological projects across
the CIS for 2027-2030 to boost production of high-value-added goods
and strengthen economic cooperation.


This was reflected in a press release published by the press
office of the Kazakh president. He made the proposal today during a
meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Turkmenistan.


Tokayev said that modern infrastructure for developing business
ties and launching new production facilities is taking shape across
a significant part of the CIS.


He stressed the need to reduce “unjustified” barriers to mutual
trade, expand the services market and create favorable conditions
for cross-border investment. He also called for involving
development institutions, financial organizations and businesses in
implementing joint initiatives.


“Therefore, I propose establishing a Portfolio of Flagship
Industrial and Technological Projects of the CIS for 2027-2030,”
Tokayev said.


Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan is developing a network of
cross-border industrial and trade centers along its borders with
Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen industrial and
commercial ties.


He also identified transport connectivity and transit
development as key areas for expanding cooperation among CIS
countries.







“For Kazakhstan, the North-South, Western China-Western Europe
and Trans-Caspian routes are priorities,” Tokayev said.


He noted that integrating these corridors could improve the
efficiency of the continental transport system. In May 2026, a
concept for connecting major transport arteries across CIS member
states was approved at Kazakhstan's initiative, he added.


Tokayev also highlighted Kazakhstan's transport infrastructure
projects, including the construction of a new Aral-Caspian highway
corridor spanning more than 1,500 kilometers, which began in August
2026.


According to Tokayev, the project is expected to shorten the
road route from China to Europe by approximately 1,000 kilometers
and reduce transit cargo delivery times by up to three days.


He further emphasized the importance of digital transport
systems, electronic document management and harmonized border
procedures. Kazakhstan has introduced electronic exchanges of
permit documents with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, while similar work
is underway with Russia and Belarus, he said.


Tokayev also noted that Kazakhstan and Russia launched their
first cross-border unmanned freight transportation operations in
May 2026, calling for effective solutions to be expanded across the
CIS.