Kazakhstan and Georgia are looking to expand cooperation. The two countries have discussed strengthening ties in transport, logistics, trade and investment, with particular attention to turning joint initiatives into practical projects, DKNews.kz reports.
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Georgia, Talgat Aduov, met with Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili. The talks focused on advancing the strategic partnership and preparing for upcoming high-level engagements.
Kazakhstan and Georgia prioritize transport and logistics
Transport connectivity was a key topic of the meeting, alongside trade and investment cooperation.
Georgia plays an important role in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor. The route connects Kazakhstan with European markets through the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus.
For Kazakhstan, closer transport cooperation with Georgia has practical implications for exporters, freight operators and businesses seeking access to international markets.
The two countries have previously worked on introducing the e-Permit electronic authorization system for international road transport. The system is intended to simplify documentation procedures and reduce administrative costs for transport companies.
Transit traffic along the Middle Corridor rises by 55%
Growing freight volumes highlight the importance of transport cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia.
During the first eight months of 2026, total freight traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route increased by 22%. East–West transit volumes rose by 55%.
The figures were presented by Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Transport, Zhanibek Taizhanov, at an international maritime forum in Georgia.
Higher freight volumes are increasing the need for reliable infrastructure, efficient logistics and better coordination between countries along the corridor.
However, no specific project budgets or implementation timelines were announced following the meeting between Aduov and Bochorishvili.
Investment and trade cooperation remain key priorities
Economic cooperation was another major focus of the discussions.
The two sides explored ways to expand investment ties and move forward with joint projects.
Kazakhstan and Georgia have previously addressed economic cooperation at the highest levels of government. During earlier discussions, the countries’ prime ministers focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, alongside other priority sectors.
The latest diplomatic meeting builds on those efforts.
Nevertheless, no new investment agreements, funding commitments or specific financial figures were disclosed.
Education and cultural cooperation are also on the agenda
Kazakhstan and Georgia are seeking to deepen their partnership beyond economic matters.
The meeting also covered opportunities to strengthen educational and cultural exchanges.
Another topic was improving the legal and regulatory framework governing bilateral relations.
A stronger framework could help support existing agreements and provide a clearer foundation for cooperation in various sectors.
No new education or cultural programs were announced during the meeting.
High-level talks could shape the next stage of cooperation
Ambassador Talgat Aduov and Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili also discussed upcoming bilateral events and contacts at senior government and leadership levels.
Such engagements provide opportunities to coordinate policy priorities, advance joint initiatives and maintain dialogue between government institutions.
Both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in developing cooperation across multiple sectors and translating joint projects into concrete results.
The next step will be turning diplomatic discussions into implementation. Expanding trade and transit links requires more than political support: it also depends on coordinated procedures, functioning infrastructure and reliable transport connections.
Kazakhstan has already outlined ambitious plans for the Middle Corridor. As previously reported by DKNews.kz, the country aims to nearly quadruple container transit along the Trans-Caspian route by 2029, bringing volumes to 300,000 TEUs.
Closer cooperation with Georgia could play an important role in achieving that target, given the country's position along the route connecting Central Asia with European markets.
