President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Groupe ADP CEO Philippe Pascal. The parties discussed prospects for the development of Almaty Airport and the implementation of long-term projects in the aviation industry. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The head of state emphasized that the development of aviation hubs is one of Kazakhstan's strategic priorities in transport and logistics.
According to Tokayev, cooperation with Groupe ADP has already yielded tangible results for the country's largest airport.
"The participation of Groupe ADP in managing the infrastructure of Almaty Airport can serve as a vivid example of successful partnership," the president noted.
The head of state recalled that the company has implemented a number of important projects, including the construction of a new international terminal.
"This made it possible to update the airport's infrastructure and increase passenger traffic to 14 million people per year," Tokayev emphasized.
During the meeting, Philippe Pascal spoke about the implementation of the long-term master plan for the development of Almaty Airport. According to the company's plans, the investment program until 2050 will increase the airport's capacity nearly fourfold — to 55 million passengers annually.
The interlocutors also discussed prospects for launching new joint projects, including the modernization and development of regional airports in Kazakhstan.
The head of Groupe ADP noted that favorable conditions have been created in the republic for the development of aviation infrastructure and the implementation of large investment initiatives.
In turn, Tokayev expressed confidence that the Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union on certain aspects of air transport, signed during his visit to Brussels, will become an additional stimulus for the development of the industry and the expansion of international air traffic.
Groupe ADP is one of the world's largest airport infrastructure operators. The company manages key airports in Paris and operates in more than 20 countries through subsidiaries, including TAV Airports.