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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.

Industry News

US Security Concerns Complicate China’s J-35 Fighter Exports to Key Partner Nations

China's push to export its J-35 stealth fighter faces complex technical and security hurdles due to buyers' existing defense ties with the US, according to a South China Morning Post analysis. While Pakistan is the primary prospective buyer, Middle Eastern partners like the UAE also face delicate balances between Chinese hardware and US security frameworks. The UAE already operates Chinese L-15 trainer aircraft and shelved an American F-35 deal in 2021 over similar technology-safeguard tensions.

Industry News

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.

China–UAE News

UAE Joins Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Study Railway Link to Pakistani Ports

The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a feasibility study for the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (CASA) railway corridor. The route aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistani seaports on the Indian Ocean and complement the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway currently under construction. A joint working group may be formed to assess infrastructure needs, economic viability, and financing options.