Kazakh president says his country wants to become Eurasia’s ‘key transit hub’

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his country’s determination to strengthen its position of Eurasia’s ‘key transit hub’ during talks with the top management of Germany’s HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik), his press service said.

"Noting the company's key role in the development of transport and logistics in Germany, the Head of State welcomed HHLA's decision to open a branch in Kazakhstan. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that this industry is of strategic importance to Kazakhstan, as the country intends to strengthen its position as a key transit hub in Eurasia," the press service said in a statement.

The talks focused on prospects for strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Germany in the transport and logistics sector.