THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER "CENTRAL ASIA" WILL OPEN ON THE KAZAKH-UZBEK BORDER

There are three border checkpoints connecting the Maktaaral district with the neighboring country. In particular, hundreds of cars and trucks pass through the customs post "Atameken"and the border checkpoints "Syrdarya" and "Tselinny" every day. Maktaaral district borders with 4 districts of Syrdarya and Zhyzak regions of Uzbekistan. Taking advantage of this geographical opportunity, it is very important to create an international trade complex in the region for the development of trade with the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Elbasy N. Nazarbayev, instructed to establish the Center for International Trade and Economic Cooperation "Central Asia" in 2018. On January 26, this year, at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the head of Government instructed to accelerate the creation of the Center for International Trade and Economic Cooperation "Central Asia".

In this regard, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov and the head of the regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Trade Nurbakyt Imankulov paid a working visit to Maktaaral district, where they got acquainted with the work of border points. The Vice-ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan responsible for this sphere also joined the Minister's business trip.

The Minister and the head of the department visited the border checkpoints "Tselinnyi" and "Syrdarya", examined the possibilities of objects for the creation of an International Trade Center. Akim of the district Bakhyt Asanov spoke in detail about the work and capabilities of the stations. For example, near the border checkpoint "Tselinnyi" trade market "Sapar" can be developed at the international level.

"Maktaaral district has the M-39 Tashkent – Termez main corridor, which is one of the branches of the Great Silk Road. Using the potential of this highway, we have the opportunity to develop trade in the region at a high level. For example, if we develop the “Sapar” market at the international level along the concrete road, which was once served at the international level – we will be able to provide jobs for thousands of people in the region,” Bakhyt Asanov said.

Modernization of the “Sapar” market was carried out in 2019. More than 100 million tenge was spent on this at the personal expense of the market owner. As a result, conditions were created for the winners, and 100 people were additionally employed.

The last stop of the minister is the customs post "Atameken". Earlier, trucks that were going to pass to the neighboring country were in traffic jams near the customs post, which complicated road traffic. To resolve the issue, a plan for landscaping, landscaping, and expanding the customs post area has been developed. In particular, it was planned to create a cross-border trade and logistics center, including the construction of trade markets, hotels, parking lots, warehouses, residential buildings and various sports grounds. Currently, the parking lot is put into operation. In addition, other facilities are being built at the expense of entrepreneurs.

Minister Bakhyt Sultanov said that the item which is selected to create the international trade centre "Central Asia" will be studied in detail, a plan and a decision made.

Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region