Kazakhstan plans to invest over $23 billion in developing transport corridors by 2035, according to a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Sputnik Kazakhstan reports.
“Kazakhstan is one of the world’s most landlocked countries, farthest from oceanic ports. Yet its foreign trade—and its role in facilitating transit flows—is growing dynamically,” said Yevgeny Vinokurov, Chief Economist at the EDB.
He explained that this growth has been made possible by a successful transport infrastructure development strategy and substantial investments.
The country is currently implementing or planning 42 infrastructure projects, including four cross-border initiatives: the Ayagöz–Bakhty railway, a third border crossing with China, the Almaty–Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyzstan) highway, the Zhanaozen–Kendirli–Turkmenistan border road (part of the North–South corridor), as well as the Darbaza–Maktaaral railway line and a new border crossing with Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan ranks second among 13 Eurasian countries in terms of investment volume in transport infrastructure development, accounting for 10% of total regional investments, and holds the top position in Central Asia with a 44% share. During the previous five-year phase of the state program “Nurly Zhol” (2015–2019), $17.9 billion was already invested in the transport sector. According to the EDB, Kazakhstan’s active infrastructure development strengthens its position as a key Eurasian transport hub.
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October 29, 2025