Kazakhstan intends to diversify the corridors for the export of hydrocarbons as oil production grows, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the republican public headquarters while giving speech as a presidential candidate, Report informs referring to Kazakh media.
He noted that the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) plays an important role in increasing the republic’s transit and export opportunities.
“We will make the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route the main link that will contribute to a more complete realization of our transit and export opportunities. We will strengthen seaports and the fleet, and create a container hub on the Caspian Sea,” he explained.
In addition, the president spoke about plans to launch a network of border trade and economic centers with Russia, China, Central Asian countries, as well as to repair 11,000 kilometers of railways.
Early presidential elections will be held in Kazakhstan on November 20. Six people are registered as candidates, including the current head of state.