ISLAMABAD: Monitoring Desk – Kazakhstan is ready to invest in Afghanistan’s Turghundi-Herat railway to strengthen regional connectivity, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on July 4.
On the sidelines of the event, Bektenov met with Abdul Ghani Baradar, Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, to discuss opportunities in trade, logistics, and agriculture.
“Afghanistan is a bridge between Central and South Asia. The construction of the Trans-Afghan railway will contribute to the development of the entire region. The Government of Kazakhstan confirms its intention to implement this project, and a corresponding memorandum will be signed between the parties in the near future,” said Bektenov.
His remarks underscore Kazakhstan’s proactive approach to regional development and its readiness to contribute to projects that promote stability and economic growth across the ECO region. The Kazakh media widely interpreted this as a signal of the country’s expanding role in cross-border connectivity initiatives.
Kazakhstan proposes to host the Environmental Summit, said Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA’s correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports.
The Kazakh Prime Minister emphasized the importance of adopting ECO’s 2035 Strategy: “I believe this Strategy will be adopted at the ECO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kazakhstan this November.”
He also thanked Azerbaijan for assisting in the evacuation of Kazakh citizens during the Israel-Iran confrontation, adding that holding the Summit in Khankendi demonstrates Azerbaijan’s commitment to peace and development.
The holding of the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Khankendi speaks of Azerbaijan’s commitment to regional stability and security, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said at the 17th ECO summit held in Khankendi, Report media outlet informs.
Bekyenov was grateful for the high level of organization of the ECO summit in Khankendi.
“Holding the summit in Khankendi symbolizes Azerbaijan’s desire for peaceful development, stability and cooperation. This is an important step in strengthening dialogue in the region. Brotherly Azerbaijan occupies a worthy place in the economic space, being among the leaders in key areas of development.”
