Erdogan in Astana calls for greater development of the “Middle Corridor”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking in Astana following a meeting with Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said that a wide range of cooperation opportunities in the energy sector had been discussed from hydrocarbon field development to the transportation of mineral resources.

He also spoke about strengthening the foundations of energy security and diversifying energy sources.

“We want large volumes of oil from Kazakhstan to reach world markets through our country’s territory. We are working on reviving the Middle Corridor passing through the Caspian Sea, integrating our railway links, port infrastructure, and digital customs systems. Our goal is not only to bring our countries closer together, but also to ensure a more competitive position for the Eurasian region in the global economy,” Erdogan stated.