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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and UAE Study CASA Railway Corridor to South Asia

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan's transport ministries have signed an MoU with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to evaluate the CASA railway route to Pakistani seaports. Under the agreement, the UAE will contribute logistics and project development expertise to technical and economic studies. Project costs and implementation timelines remain undetermined pending viability and security assessments.

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Kazakh Prime Minister Reviews UAE Masdar and China Energy Projects in Shymkent

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed major international projects, including UAE-based Masdar's wind farm and China Energy's renewable facilities, at the KGIR-2026 investment forum in Shymkent. The gathering brought together over 500 investors and business representatives from more than 40 countries. Bektenov noted that Kazakhstan's GDP surpassed $300 billion last year and the country has attracted nearly $500 billion in foreign direct investment since independence.

Policy & Legal Updates

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan standardise Middle Corridor operations under landmark cross-border agreement

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have exchanged a formal intergovernmental agreement establishing a unified legal and operational framework for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The pact standardises border and customs procedures, synchronises digital transport logistics, and expands maritime capacity across the Caspian Sea. The harmonised operating model is designed to resolve transit chokepoints and accommodate future accessions by other regional partners.

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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and UAE Partner to Study Central Asia-South Asia Railway Corridor

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30, 2026, to study the feasibility of the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA) railway corridor to Pakistani ports. The planned route crosses Afghanistan to reach Karachi and Gwadar, with Kazakhstan projecting up to 10 million tons of annual cargo capacity. The agreement establishes a joint working group, though no binding construction timetable, total project cost, or confirmed UAE financing figure has been determined.