Astana, Changi Airports agree to cooperate on new airport constructionAstana authorities, Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry and Changi Airports International (CAI) have agreed to cooperate on building a new airport in the capital, the city administration said.The sides signed a framework agreement on Wednesday that also covers cooperation on developing the existing Astana International Airport, including possible CAI participation in its management and operations.The sides are now working out the partnership structure, project implementation terms and necessary documents.The agreement was signed by Astana Deputy Mayor Yevgeny Glotov, Deputy Transport Minister Talgat Lastayev and Changi Airports International CEO Eugene Gan.Changi Airports International, a subsidiary of Singapore’s state-owned Changi Airport Group, has extensive global experience that spans over 35 countries and more than 90 airports around the world, including Singapore Changi Airport.The new airport project in Astana is being implemented under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's directive to develop the capital as an international aviation hub and expand its transit potential. (ICE ALMATY)

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