Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to accelerate the modernization of border checkpoints
As part of an off-site meeting on the Kazakh-Russian border, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maksat Kaliakparov and First Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Valentin Ivanov discussed the issue of accelerating the modernization of automobile checkpoints. This was reported by the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
"The parties discussed the updating of joint plans for the modernization of automobile checkpoints, including the postponement of project implementation dates for an earlier period — 2026-2027 from 2030-2032. Special attention was paid to the development of road projects and international transport corridors with access to the Russian Federation, including the North—South direction, which plays a strategic role in increasing Kazakhstan's transit potential and expanding foreign economic relations," the message says.
Issues related to international road transport, cargo flows and the development of unmanned transport technologies were also discussed during the meeting. "The current situation at individual checkpoints was discussed: the Russian side informed that the issue is under special control of the competent authorities. It was noted that the interaction between the relevant departments continues in a working and constructive manner," the press service explained.
In addition, the message recalled the October 7 meeting between Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexei Borodavkin and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin. The negotiations were devoted to a comprehensive solution to the problem of queues of trucks waiting to enter Russia, with an emphasis on the need for coordinated actions to combat gray imports.
Earlier, on October 6, the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation reported that since September 19, traffic jams from cargo transport heading to Russia have formed on the territory of Kazakhstan outside the border crossing zones. At the same time, according to the FCS, all checkpoints in this area are operating normally, and no truck concentrations have been recorded directly on their territory.
