Kazakhstan and Germany have discussed expanding industrial cooperation, attracting investment and developing new transport routes, including a proposed railway through Afghanistan to Pakistan.
Kazakh media, citing the government’s press office, reported that the issues were discussed during a meeting between Serik Zhumangarin, Kazakhstan’s deputy prime minister and minister of national economy, and Heike Peitsch, the German ambassador to Kazakhstan.
Zhumangarin highlighted Kazakhstan’s interest in diversifying transport routes and strengthening regional cooperation. The proposed railway linking Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries to Pakistan through Afghanistan was also discussed, according to the reports.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates have previously signed a memorandum of understanding on the project, the reports said.
