Chairperson of the State Revenue Committee Visits Bakhty and Alakol Checkpoint, DKnews.kz reports.
Zhandos Duisembiyev, Chairperson of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the key customs checkpoints Bakhty and Alakol on the Kazakhstan-China border as part of a working trip to review the ongoing modernization efforts.
Bakhty Checkpoint: Reconstruction Without Interrupting Operations
Major construction and technical works are ongoing at the Bakhty checkpoint as part of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) external border modernization project. Despite ongoing reconstruction, the checkpoint remains fully operational, ensuring the smooth movement of goods and passengers.
Ongoing work includes:
- expansion of traffic lanes;
- installation of modern inspection and screening systems;
- deployment of automatic weighing equipment and digital control systems.
The Chairperson of the State Revenue Committee instructed to:
- accelerate the completion of all construction and installation works;
- minimize border control procedures by relocating them to peripheral customs infrastructure.
Alakol: The Digital Impact Is Already Taking Effect
Reconstruction of the Alakol checkpoint has been completed, and since May 12, 2025, it has been operating at full capacity.
The following technologies have been implemented:
- rapid cargo scanning systems;
- automated weight and dimension measurement equipment;
- license plate recognition systems;
- an integrated logistics control system.-
The number of traffic lanes has been increased from 2 to 6, reducing border crossing time from 1–2 hours to just 30 minutes.
Following the inspection, Zhandos Duisembiyev gave the following instructions:
"By the end of the year, reduce the average border crossing time to 10–15 minutes. The main focus should be on digitalization and the complete elimination of paper-based procedures".
Nine Checkpoints Are a Priority
As part of the national border modernization project, nine road checkpoints are undergoing technical upgrades.
As of today, four of them have been completed.
- Kalzhat and Alakol (on the border with China);
- Kaplanbek and Atameken (on the border with Uzbekistan).
Modernization of five more checkpoints is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025: Kazygurt, Tazhen, Temir Baba, Maikapchagai, and Bakhty.
Goal of the Modernization
To build state-of-the-art and efficient border checkpoints aligned with international standards, for the benefit of citizens, business, and sustainable external economic relations.
