BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Kazakhstan and
Lithuania have discussed the development of the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and ways to improve
international road transport, according to the Kazakh Ministry of
Transport.
The issues were discussed at a meeting between representatives
of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport and the Lithuanian business
community.
The parties focused on the digitalization of transport permits,
improving conditions for international road transport, and
developing the Middle Corridor.
They also emphasized the need to introduce digital solutions,
reduce administrative barriers in customs administration, and
strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lithuania in the
transport and logistics sector.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue joint work
on the issues discussed and reaffirmed their mutual interest in
expanding cooperation in road transport.
The Middle Corridor is a multimodal transport route connecting
Asia and Europe through Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan,
Georgia and Türkiye. It starts in China, crosses Central Asia and
the Caspian Sea, and continues through Azerbaijan, Georgia and
Türkiye to European markets.
According to the Kazakh Ministry of Transport, freight traffic
along the Middle Corridor increased by 30% in January-September
2026 compared to the same period last year. Transit container
traffic on the China-West route rose by 64%.
