Picture a cargo train rolling across the vast Eurasian steppe, laden with goods bound for the Chinese mainland. This scene captures the momentum behind a fresh trade drive between Kazakhstan and the Chinese mainland under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) framework.
In an exclusive chat with CGTN Correspondent Aigerim Kali, Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev laid out bold ambitions: simplify customs procedures, boost industrial cooperation, and double bilateral trade to $80 billion by 2030. "We see huge potential in cutting red tape at our borders and linking up more manufacturing projects," Shakkaliyev explained.
For young global citizens and business innovators, this push means new opportunities in logistics, manufacturing, and tech-driven supply chains. Simplified customs could slash clearance times, while joint ventures may unlock growth in energy, agriculture, and beyond.
As the world watches, Kazakhstan and the Chinese mainland are crafting a trade playbook that could reshape regional commerce. The key ingredients: data-driven border reforms, strategic industrial partnerships, and a shared vision for sustainable growth.
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Kazakh minister: Deeper ties key to $80 billion trade goal with China
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