Astana, September 17, 2025. A working meeting was held at the office of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) Association with a representative of the Japan Center for International Finance (JCIF), Ms. Akemi Kitamura, Chief Project Coordinator of the General Planning and Administration Department, Central Asia Division.

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize with the current activities of the TITR Association, the logistics chains of the route, as well as the key factors ensuring its dynamic development. The JCIF representative emphasized the significance of the TITR for international investors and governmental institutions in the context of prospective cooperation projects, noting that the Center annually publishes analytical reports on international finance, economics, and financial market regulation.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the dynamics of freight transportation, enhancing the competitiveness of the route, the implementation of infrastructure projects, and the removal of limiting factors. It was noted that the infrastructure initiatives of the TITR member countries are aimed at ensuring sustainable growth of transportation volumes. In the coming years, a further increase is expected through the commissioning of new port and railway facilities, the expansion of the throughput capacity of key nodes, and the digitalization of procedures.

For reference: The Japan Center for International Finance (JCIF) is an independent, non-profit organization established in 1983 in Tokyo. The Center conducts research in the fields of international finance, economics, and financial market regulation, and also organizes expert discussions and international conferences. JCIF plays an important role in fostering dialogue between government bodies, business communities, and international organizations.