During an official visit to Brussels, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a high-level meeting with Philippe Pascal, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe ADP. The discussions centered on the long-term Almaty Airport development and the broader strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the global airport management leader. The President highlighted that the evolution of aviation hubs remains a primary objective within the national transport and logistics sector.
Tokayev noted the successful cooperation with Groupe ADP for aviation infrastructure will serve as a model for international collaboration. A key highlight of this partnership is the completion of the new international terminal, a project that has modernized the facility and successfully expanded the current airport capacity to 14 million passengers annually.
Long-Term Master Plan and Capacity Expansion
Philippe Pascal provided a report on the comprehensive master plan designed to guide Almaty Airport development through the year 2050. Under this investment program, the facility is projected to undergo massive scaling, with the goal of increasing total airport capacity to 55 million passengers per year. The meeting also touched upon the potential for extending the aviation cooperation to include the development of various regional airports across the country.
Pascal acknowledged the favorable regulatory environment established by the Kazakh government, which facilitates the efficient operation of aviation cooperation. President Tokayev further noted that the recently signed agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union regarding air transport will provide a vital framework for the continued growth of the industry.
Strengthening Kazakhstan-EU Transport Links
The aviation cooperation talks with Groupe ADP occurred amidst a series of diplomatic engagements in Brussels, where President Tokayev met with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Tokayev emphasized that the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union has reached an unprecedented level. During these discussions, he stressed on the enhancement of transport and logistics connectivity.
