KTZ: Kazakhstan and Tajikistan agreed to develop transit capabilities of the two countries

07-08-2025

A meeting was held in Astana between the Chairman of the Management Board of NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC Talgat Aldybergenov and the head of the State Unitary Enterprise Rohi Ohani Tojikiston Komil Mirzoali, with the participation of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Khairullo Ibodzoda and the Director of the Agency for State Material Reserves under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Nurmahmad Akhmadzoda.

The parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. The possibility of increasing the volume of freight traffic between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan was considered.

The management of NC KTZ JSC and State Unitary Enterprise Rohi Ohani Tojikiston confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening partnerships and implementing joint projects aimed at developing rail communications between the countries. 

In particular, the volumes of cargo transportation involving the two countries were discussed; transportation of Russian oil products through Kazakhstan to Tajikistan; export of Kazakh alumina; issues of pitch trucks and others.

Positive dynamics of cargo transportation by rail via Kazakhstan and Tajikistan were noted. According to the results of 7 months of 2025, the total volume of transportation has already exceeded 3.1 million tons, increasing by more than 15% compared to the same period last year. Transit of oil products from Russia via Kazakhstan to Tajikistan amounted to 713.1 thousand tons (an increase of 33% compared to 2024). Also during this period, there was a significant increase in Kazakh grain to Tajikistan by 38.8%.

Following the meeting, the parties signed a minute of the bilateral meeting between NC KTZ JSC and State Unitary Enterprise Rohi Ohani Tojikiston, expressing their readiness to strengthen close cooperation to order to develop transport potential and ensure uninterrupted transportation, as well as to create a solid foundation for expanding the transit capabilities of both countries. 
 

 

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»