Kazakhstan and Russia agree to speed up border crossing for transport
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Kazakhstan and Russia agreed on measures to increase border crossing capacity and reduce transport delays during a working meeting at the Alimbet checkpoint in Aktobe region. The two sides discussed infrastructure modernization, digital services, and streamlined border procedures to address vehicle congestion. The meeting was led by Kazakhstan's Deputy Transport Minister Maksat Kaliakparov and Russia's Deputy Transport Minister Valentin Ivanov.
Key Facts
- The meeting took place at the Alimbet automobile checkpoint in Aktobe region, Kazakhstan.
- Kazakhstan plans to modernize 30 automobile checkpoints on its section of the state border.
- Construction and installation work is ongoing at three checkpoints: Alimbet–Orsk, Syrym–Mashtakovo, and Kosak–Pavlovka, with completion planned by the end of 2026.
- The remaining checkpoints are scheduled for completion in 2027.
- The Russian delegation visited the Iletsk-1 railway checkpoint and the Zhaisan automobile checkpoints.
Meeting Details
The working meeting was held at the Alimbet automobile checkpoint in Aktobe region, Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's delegation was led by Deputy Transport Minister Maksat Kaliakparov, and Russia's by Deputy Transport Minister Valentin Ivanov. The meeting was part of the president's instructions to modernize and develop checkpoints. The parties reviewed transport connectivity, border capacity, and infrastructure modernization.
Congestion and Digitalization
A central topic was the buildup of vehicles at certain sections of the Kazakhstan–Russia border. The sides discussed concrete measures to ensure uninterrupted transport passage and reduce checkpoint load. Special attention was given to improving border crossing procedures, which affect delivery times for international carriers. The parties discussed integration of information systems, development of e-SMR, transition to E-Permit, exchange of inspection and screening complex data, use of navigation seals, and scaling of unmanned transport projects.
Infrastructure Modernization
Kazakhstan plans to modernize 30 automobile checkpoints on its section of the state border. Construction and installation work is ongoing at Alimbet–Orsk, Syrym–Mashtakovo, and Kosak–Pavlovka, with completion planned by the end of 2026. The remaining checkpoints are scheduled for completion in 2027. The Russian delegation also visited the Iletsk-1 railway checkpoint and the Zhaisan automobile checkpoints.
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Kazakhstan and Russia agree to speed up border crossing for transport
