Transport and logistic opportunities of Kazakhstan within «New economic belt»

Abstract

Introduction to the research topic. In the modern world, one of the largest initiatives that dramatically change the appearance of this world, forming a new paradigm of economic and geostrategic development in general, is the Strategy of the Economic Belt of the Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road. It was called «One belt, One road».The purpose, main directions and ideas of scientific research – the study and identification of transport and logistics opportunities for the Republic of Kazakhstan in the framework of the Chinese initiative «Economic belt of the new silk road».A brief description of the scientific and practical significance of the work. The essence of the project economic belt of the new silk road lies in the integration of the Eurasian continent in the economic, transport and logistics sectors. Due to the fact that this initiative,for the most part, is aimed at the Central Asian region, it is impossible not to take into account the expected economic benefits for our country.The research methodology includes comparison of the New silk road initiative with the Kazakhstan infrastructure project «Nurly Zhol» on the basis of comparative analysis. To achieve the goal and solve the tasks,a comprehensive analysis was carried out,based on a combination of a systematic approach, empirical research, as well as a comparative historical method.The main results and analysis,conclusions of the research work: the authors of the study considered such documents as the joint Declaration of China and Kazakhstan «on further deepening of comprehensive strategic partnership», «Joint communique on the results of the high – level forum on international cooperation within the framework of the initiative «one belt, one road» «State program of the Republic of Kazakhstan on infrastructure development Nurly Zhol for 2015-2019». The article concludes that there are significant opportunities for Kazakhstan in the field of transport logistics,which will positively affect the development of cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the economic sector.The value of the study: one of the main countries participating in the initiative one belt,one way is Kazakhstan. It is through Kazakhstan that a lot of transport highways pass,which will have a positive impact on the economy of this country. As a result, it is possible to identify a huge number of new jobs and commodity exchange in our country. The study is valuable because the expected results and benefits of the Chinese initiative will directly affect the economy of Kazakhstan.Practical value of the results: helps to identify new transport opportunities.Key words: transport logistics, economic way of the Silk Road, Nurly Zhol, Kazakh – Chinese relations.