Madrid, June 23, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Spain Danat Mussayev held a meeting with Spain’s State Secretary for Transport José Antonio Santano.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Spanish cooperation in the transport and transit sector, with particular attention given to the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) and strengthening connectivity between Central Asia and Europe.

The Kazakh diplomat briefed his interlocutor on ongoing efforts to develop the country’s transport and logistics potential and modernize infrastructure. It was noted that the Middle Corridor is increasingly becoming a key component of the Eurasian transport architecture, contributing to the establishment of sustainable and diversified trade routes between East and West.

In this context, special attention was paid to aligning the opportunities of the Middle Corridor with the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative and to new mechanisms of cooperation between Central Asia and the EU, including the Connectivity Agenda Platform, launched during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Brussels. The parties also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in logistics, digitalization of transport processes, and the development of modern infrastructure.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on further strengthening cooperation in the fields of transport and civil aviation, as well as on coordinating approaches within relevant multilateral platforms, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in advancing joint projects and further developing cooperation in the transport and logistics sector.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1246834?lang=ru