Czech engineering company Skoda Transportation plans to launch a production facility for railway and other types of public transport in Kazakhstan, QazMonitor reports citing the prime minister’s press service.
Skoda Transportation is one of the leading European manufacturers of various modes of transport, including subways, streetcars, trolleybuses, railway cars, electric trains and electric buses.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held talks with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skoda Transportation Didier Pfleger. The parties discussed the prospects of launching projects on production, maintenance and modernization of railway and public transport in the republic.
Smailov noted that a special working group with the participation of all interested state agencies and organizations is working to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Skoda Transportation.
Didier Pfleger said the company is ready to enter new markets, so it considers Kazakhstan as a promising partner for localization and development of its production.