Kazakhstan seeks Belgian port partnership to boost Middle Corridor trade

Summary

Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk. The effort comes as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde make their first state visit to Kazakhstan.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   14 Oct 2026, 12:59 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk during the Belgian royal couple’s first state visit to Kazakhstan.