A meeting between the management of KazdorNII, Chinese company JSTI Group and Jiangsu Transport Institute was held in Astana, where the parties have established further steps to develop joint scientific research in the form of a scientific consortium.

In particular, the partners agreed on action plans, distributed responsibilities and confirmed the approaches to research and implementation of new developments and innovations.

Earlier, in accordance with the agreements of the heads of state on accelerating the expansion of Kazakhstan-China practical cooperation in the field of scientific and technological innovation, KazdorNII and JSTI Group came to an agreement to create a scientific consortium.

The first joint research was a work on bitumen modifier adapted to the climatic conditions of Kazakhstan. The development aims to improve the properties and characteristics of the binding component of asphalt concrete. As part of the initiative to strengthen scientific-technical and humanitarian exchange between the two countries, the consortium has announced the development concept for participation in the contest of exchange projects of the “China-Kazakhstan Institute of Partnership”.

As of today, KazdorNII and the Research Center of JSTI Group have already conducted initial laboratory tests of the modifier in cooperation with standard Kazakhstani bitumen. The study will now include in-depth study with selection of the optimal base, and in 2025 it is planned to test it on pilot sections of roads. During the meeting, JSTI representatives extended congratulations to their Kazakh colleagues on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the KazdorNII, emphasizing the importance of the institute for the development of the road transport industry in the region.

Jiangsu Transport Institute as part of JSTI GROUP is a leading research center in China with extensive experience in road design and construction.

KazdorNII and JSTI GROUP announced their partnership in 2009. The joint efforts of scientists from the two countries are aimed at creating modern materials that can improve the quality of roads, reduce costs and increase their resistance to climatic pressure.