President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed jointly developing a transport connectivity strategy within the framework of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), APA reports.
Tokayev made the remarks during the plenary session of the 7th CICA Summit.
He stated that the region, located at the crossroads of Eurasia, has extensive transport and connectivity opportunities.
According to Tokayev, shared corridors are among the most effective tools for building long-term trust between states.
The President of Kazakhstan noted that roads, railways and seaports connect the economies and peoples of different countries.
Tokayev emphasized that they are witnessing the results of visionary leadership in the South Caucasus and welcomed the ongoing reconciliation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. According to him, after decades of confrontation, the rapprochement between the two countries opens up new opportunities and creates new prospects for connectivity between East and West.
The President of Kazakhstan stated that CICA, with its strong political will and extensive economic potential, has the capacity to support major cross-border projects.
According to Tokayev, the proposed strategy will help explore the potential of the region's main international transport routes. These include the Belt and Road Initiative, the International North-South Transport Corridor, the Middle Corridor and the TRIPP initiative.
The President of Kazakhstan also stated that energy security is facing serious threats and disruptions in supply chains are becoming increasingly frequent.
Tokayev also proposed establishing a water cooperation platform among CICA countries. He emphasized that the Caspian Sea's water resources and ecology must be protected through joint efforts to ensure that the sea remains a space of peace and cooperation for the benefit of the countries of the region and other peoples.
The President of Kazakhstan noted that CICA's environmental agenda is becoming increasingly relevant. According to him, water scarcity and ecosystem degradation are among Asia's most serious problems.
Tokayev stated that the Asia-Pacific region is home to 60 percent of the world's population but accounts for only 35 percent of global water resources. As a result, the region has the lowest level of water resources per capita in the world.
Emphasizing the importance of ensuring that water always remains a source of cooperation, the President of Kazakhstan proposed establishing a Water Partnership Platform within CICA.
He noted that the initiative would promote technology exchange, joint research and the implementation of water-saving solutions.
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