Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Lithuania, Timur Urazayev, on May 27 met with representatives of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists and major Lithuanian transport and logistics companies to discuss investment, trade and transport cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting brought together Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists president Vidmantas Janulevičius, Romas Austinskas, chairman of the Lithuanian side of the Kazakhstan-Lithuania Business Council, and representatives of companies including Girteka Group, Autopaslauga, MC Mobility Consultants, Bunasta, TL Nika Group, Vilteda and TM Trade LT.
According to the participants, the talks focused on the current state of bilateral economic cooperation, opportunities for investment and industrial projects, challenges in international transport, and potential cooperation in digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
A significant part of the discussion was devoted to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. The route, which links Asia and Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea and the South Caucasus, has gained importance as companies seek more resilient supply chains and alternatives to traditional routes.
Kazakh representatives briefed Lithuanian businesses on the modernisation of the corridor’s infrastructure, the expansion of its maritime segment and the digitalisation of transport procedures. Participants noted that cargo volumes along the route had increased more than fivefold over the past five years, underlining its growing role in Eurasian transport connectivity.
Lithuanian business representatives also raised practical issues related to international freight movement and cross-border procedures. According to the Lithuanian side, some of these questions require further discussion at the intergovernmental level in order to ensure stable cargo flows and improve the conditions for transport and logistics cooperation.
Janulevičius said Lithuanian companies were interested in exploring opportunities in Kazakhstan’s industrial processing sector, including projects linked to critical materials. He also stressed the importance of clear and effective state regulation in transport and cargo transit.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan presented information on investment projects in industrial processing, including areas related to critical materials and rare earth elements. Kazakh representatives also outlined the country’s policy priorities for geological exploration and industrial capacity development.
Digital cooperation was another topic on the agenda. The Kazakh side pointed to the growth of the country’s IT sector, noting that Kazakhstan’s IT services exports exceeded USD 1 billion in 2025. Lithuanian companies were invited to consider opportunities for cooperation with Alem.AI, Kazakhstan’s international artificial intelligence centre.
Austinskas confirmed that Lithuanian businesses remained interested in maintaining contacts with Kazakh partners. The participants agreed to continue exchanging information and holding practical discussions in the areas covered during the meeting.
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