ISLAMABAD (PEN) : In a strategic meeting, Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry Investment Committee, and Hüseyin Barlin, Chairman of the Board at Turkiye’s S Sistem Lojistik, discussed a major logistics infrastructure initiative in Kazakhstan.
$100 Million Logistics Network Proposal
S Sistem Lojistik has proposed the development of a modern logistics and warehouse terminal network, valued at approximately *USD 100 million, with planned locations in **Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Aktau*, and other principal cities.
Government Support and Incentives
The two parties evaluated potential frameworks including an investment agreement and special investment contract, offering *tax breaks, infrastructure support,* and other government-backed benefits. Ospankulov underscored the importance of these projects for boosting Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics capabilities, stating the collaboration “would become a model of successful partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkiye in the field of logistics and industrial cooperation.”
Enhancing Transit Efficiency and Investment Attraction
Kazakhstan is actively expanding its logistics infrastructure to improve both domestic and transit transportation. Ospankulov emphasized logistics as key to economic diversification and strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as an *Eurasian transport hub*. He assured that the government would aid in securing land, providing access to support mechanisms, and coordinating with regional akimats and sector authorities.
Barlin expressed the company’s keen interest in Kazakhstan’s “*unique transit potential and favorable investment environment for logistics development.” He confirmed S Sistem’s intention to implement **internationally compliant infrastructure* to streamline freight movement locally and internationally.
Next Steps and Broader Regional Context
The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration with relevant state entities and regional authorities. Kazakhstan has voiced optimism about the project’s rollout, which is expected to enhance logistics capacity, create employment opportunities, and attract further foreign investment.
Earlier reports noted Kazakhstan and Mongolia are pursuing expanded transport and logistics cooperation—highlighting a regional push to enhance connectivity.
