On October 14, at the 21st session of the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission, Nurlan Sauranbayev and Sanzhar Zharkeshov emphasized Kazakhstan’s strong backing for the TRIPP ("Zangezur Corridor"), growing container transport via the Trans-Caspian route, expanding petroleum supplies from Azerbaijan, potential SOCAR participation in the Dunga field, and plans to boost oil transit through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Supsa pipelines, reflecting deepening bilateral transport and energy cooperation.

Nurlan Sauranbayev, the Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, expressed support for the creation of the Zangazur Corridor, describing it as a crucial element of a comprehensive and sustainable regional transport network during the 21st session of the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. During his remarks, Sauranbayev stated that "the Zangezur Corridor project holds special significance and is viewed by Kazakhstan as an important element in shaping a cohesive and sustainable transport architecture in the region. Kazakhstan supports this initiative of our Azerbaijani brothers." He also highlighted that by the end of 2024, the volume of container transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) had nearly tripled, and in the first eight months of the current year, it had doubled again. The minister further emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in establishing long-term supplies of petroleum products from Azerbaijan, noting that a strategic partnership has been formed between the two countries in the energy sector. He underlined that Kazakhstan highly values the cooperation between the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and KazMunayGas in oil transportation via the Trans-Caspian route. "Kazakhstan is also interested in signing long-term contracts for the supply of various petroleum products from Azerbaijan," Sauranbayev emphasized.

Sanzhar Zharkeshov, the Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, stated that SOCAR had expressed interest in participating in the Dunga field development project in the Mangystau region of Kazakhstan. He noted that the energy ministries of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are actively working to expand cooperation in oil exploration and production between KazMunayGas and SOCAR. "A memorandum has been signed outlining a wide range of potential joint projects. In particular, regarding the Dunga field, SOCAR has expressed its desire to participate in the project. Active negotiations are currently underway, and we await the results from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy. Kazakhstan, for its part, is ready to provide comprehensive support," Zharkeshov stated.

Zharkeshov also noted that Kazakhstan intends to increase its oil transit volumes through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. He mentioned that discussions on this issue are ongoing, though concrete forecast figures have not yet been determined. "The issue of pricing, particularly transit tariffs on the Azerbaijani side, is still on the agenda. Overall, Kazakhstan has expressed its intention to increase transit volumes through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan. It is now important to build the entire logistics chain—from Kazakhstan’s fields to Baku, and then to the final destination in Ceyhan," the vice minister explained. He underscored the BTC route’s strategic importance for Kazakhstan, as it contributes to the diversification of export routes and reduces dependence on limited supply channels. "We expect a reciprocal position from Azerbaijan. They are also showing strong interest, so we are ready to work on implementing this route," Zharkeshov added. Responding to a question regarding the possible use of the Baku-Supsa route, Zharkeshov stated that this option is also under consideration, though it faces certain logistical and climatic constraints related to the Black Sea. He added, “In the future, we can use both routes, especially as production at new fields, including joint ones, increases. For now, the design capacity of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline fully meets the needs of both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.”