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  1. Air Astana Expands International Network, Boosts Transit Traffic by 65%
    EconomyCountry Report21 Apr

    Air Astana Expands International Network, Boosts Transit Traffic by 65%

    Kazakhstanโ€™s national carrier, Air Astana Group, is strategically expanding its international network. This initiative aims to bolster the countryโ€™s position as a regional transit hub, evidenced by a significant increase in international tr

  2. Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Expand Railway Cooperation as Freight Volumes Surge
    EconomyCountry Report21 Apr

    Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Expand Railway Cooperation as Freight Volumes Surge

    A notable surge in railway freight volumes between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan underscores a pragmatic drive towards enhanced regional connectivity and trade. Data from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) for the first quarter of 2026 reveals a sig