Kazakhstan assumes TRACECA chairmanship to boost trans-regional connectivity

Economy Materials 15 May 2026 09:55 (UTC +04:00)
Kazakhstan assumes TRACECA chairmanship to boost trans-regional connectivity
Madina Usmanova
Madina Usmanova
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 15. Kazakhstan has officially taken the helm of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) of TRACECA, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Transport.

The chairmanship was formally transferred from Iran to Kazakhstan during the 18th annual meeting of the IGC TRACECA held in Astana. The high-level gathering brought together delegations from 14 member states, alongside international observers and partners, to chart the future of the corridor’s transit capabilities.

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Nurlan Sauranbayev, underscored that Astana’s tenure will prioritize the modernization of transport infrastructure and the efficiency of cargo movement across the TRACECA space.

He stated that the Republic of Kazakhstan intends to further actively contribute to the development of sustainable, safe, and competitive transport routes, highlighting the focus on creating a more integrated logistics network.

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