Mangystau region to establish one more SEZ
18:01, 4 May 2011
ASTANA. May 4. KAZINFORM /Muratbek Makulbekov/ One more special economic zone Caspiy will be established in Mangystau region. Governor of the region Krymbek Kusherbayev has made it public taking the floor at the IV Astana Economic Forum today.
"Taking into account the potential of Uzen-State Border with Turkmenistan railroad, the Government and local authorities are working currently on a project of establishment of a new special economic zone", the Governor informed.
According to him, the new SEZ will consist of two sub-zones - Kendirli resort area with an international airport, and Bolashak international near-border cooperation centre which will provide various services, like customs clearance, cargo storage etc. About 15, 000 jobs are planned to be created in Kendirli resort zone.