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    President of Kazakhstan launches second line of Dostyk-Moiynty railway

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    President of Kazakhstan launches second line of Dostyk-Moiynty railway

    ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 30. President of
    Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially inaugurated the second
    line of the Dostyk–Moiynty railway, calling it a landmark project
    for Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector, Trend reports via Akorda.

    The launch came at a time when the 7th New Silk Way
    International Transport and Logistics Business Forum was in full

    The newly integrated segment is projected to amplify freight
    traffic throughput by a factor of five, optimize delivery timelines
    for export commodities, and bolster Kazakhstan’s strategic transit
    capabilities. Tokayev emphasized that the initiative perpetuates
    the historical framework of the Dostyk-Alashankou corridor, which
    initially established connectivity between Kazakhstan and China
    three and a half decades prior.

    “Kazakhstan has historically served as a pivotal nexus facilitating
    connectivity between the Asian economic powerhouse and the European
    market,” the president articulated.

    He noted that the new line reflects the shared vision of Astana
    and Beijing within the framework of the Belt and Road
    Initiative.

    Highlighting Kazakhstan’s role as a major Eurasian transit hub,
    Tokayev pointed out that five international railway corridors
    already cross the country, connecting it to the world’s largest
    trade markets. Over the past decade, around $35 billion has been
    invested in transport and logistics infrastructure. Future plans
    include the construction of 5,000 kilometers of new railways and
    the repair of 11,000 kilometers, with key projects such as the
    Moiynty–Kyzylzhar railway and modernization of routes linking
    Kyzylzhar station to the port of Aktau.

    “These efforts will strengthen the Trans-Caspian International
    Transport Route, boost the Middle Corridor, and secure Kazakhstan’s
    position as a central player in Eurasian connectivity,” Tokayev
    stressed. He added that the government will also prioritize
    digitalization and artificial intelligence in the rail sector,
    ensuring competitiveness and efficiency,” Tokayev concluded.

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