Why Belgium’s Royal Visit to Kazakhstan Matters Beyond Diplomacy ASTANA – Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will make their first state visit to Kazakhstan on Oct. 11-14, bringing a high-level government, business and academic delegation to talks on critical minerals, transport routes, health care and artificial intelligence as the two countries seek to expand economic ties. The visit, the first Belgian state… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=121282 ❤3

Türkiye Opens EU-Backed Railway Link to Boost Europe-Central Asia Connectivity ASTANA — Türkiye inaugurated a new railway section near its border with Bulgaria on Oct. 9, marking a step in the European Union’s efforts to strengthen transport links with Central Asia and reduce shipping times along the Middle Corridor. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos attended the opening of… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=121266 ❤2

Can Kazakhstan Turn North-South Transit Into Economic Gains? ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s development of the North-South transport corridor could open new export markets, diversify trade routes and strengthen the country’s position as a regional transit hub, according to Kazakh experts. They say realizing these opportunities will depend on infrastructure improvements, competitive tariffs and closer coordination among participating countries. Arman Yeshmuratov. Photo credit: KIPD.… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=121257 ❤2