Cooperation

International Cooperation

MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

International cooperation is one of the key areas of activity of Kazakhstan Road Research Institute (KazdorNII) and a vital instrument for the development of national road science. For more than six decades, the Institute has consistently built partnerships with leading research organizations, universities, international associations, and industry companies, ensuring the transfer of advanced technologies, the advancement of scientific research, and Kazakhstan’s integration into the global professional community.

Over the years of its activity, the Institute has established cooperation with organizations from the United States, China, Japan, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, France, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Mongolia, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and a number of other countries. International projects have covered the development of regulatory and technical documentation, the introduction of modern road construction materials and technologies, joint scientific research, personnel training, and the exchange of professional expertise.

One of the most significant milestones of international integration was Kazakhstan’s participation in the implementation of the Programme for the Development of Interstate Standards under the Customs Union technical regulation “Safety of Motor Roads”. As a result of the joint work of Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus, 171 interstate standards were developed, 11 of which were prepared by KazdorNII specialists. This experience laid the foundation for the further harmonization of the national regulatory framework with international requirements.

In the following years, the Institute considerably expanded the geography of its partnerships. Agreements were concluded with the State Key Laboratory of Road Safety of the People’s Republic of China, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), the Federal Autonomous Institution “RosdorNII”, the State Enterprise “Belgiprodor”, the Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), the Road and Bridge Research Institute of Poland (IBDiM), the Transport Research Centre of the Czech Republic (CDV), as well as a number of other road organizations in Europe and Asia.

International cooperation contributes not only to the introduction of new technologies but also to the development of the Institute’s scientific capacity. Through interaction with foreign universities, KazdorNII employees undertake research internships, take part in joint studies, publish their research findings, and defend dissertations at leading European universities. The partnerships that have been established have made it possible to create a sustainable system for the exchange of knowledge and modern engineering solutions.

A new stage in the development of international activities began in 2023–2026. The Institute significantly strengthened its efforts to integrate into the global scientific community, expanded its participation in the World Road Association (PIARC), intensified cooperation with European research centres, and formed a strategic partnership with scientific organizations of the People’s Republic of China.

In 2024, KazdorNII specialists, together with the PIARC National Committee, visited the Road and Bridge Research Institute of Poland (IBDiM), where agreements were reached on the joint study and implementation of the Superpave technology. In the same year, the Institute began developing national standards based on the international Superpave asphalt mix design methodology, which is applied in more than 130 countries worldwide.

The annual Kaztraffic International Exhibition is Kazakhstan’s leading industry platform, bringing together representatives of government bodies, science, business, and the international community to share experience and showcase modern technologies. In 2024, as part of the XX Kaztraffic-2024 International Exhibition, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of KazdorNII JSC, the Central Asian International Conference “Roads of the Future” was held, gathering participants from 20 countries. The discussions focused on innovations in road construction, the digital transformation of the industry, modern materials, artificial intelligence, and the development of international cooperation.

In 2025, international cooperation entered a practical phase. Pilot projects on the implementation of the Superpave technology were carried out together with domestic and foreign partners, an agreement on scientific and technical cooperation was signed with Gazpromneft – Bitumen Materials, and research into modern bituminous binders and cement concrete pavements continued. The XXI Kaztraffic International Exhibition once again served as a platform for the exchange of experience among representatives of Kazakhstan, Europe, Russia, and the countries of Central Asia.

International activities developed most dynamically in 2026. Cooperation with the Research Institute of Highway of the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China (RIOH) became a strategic priority. The parties agreed on the joint development of international ISO standards, the advancement of intelligent transport systems, and the implementation of projects in the fields of road safety, international transportation, and low-carbon technologies. At the same time, joint monitoring continues on the pilot section of the Almaty – Shelek – Khorgos highway featuring the innovative GT-8 asphalt pavement, implemented jointly with Central Fortune Creation Technology Group.

Among the significant international projects of 2026 are the signing of a memorandum with the international consortium Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. on the use of drilling waste in road construction, participation in the International Transport and Logistics Forum in Saint Petersburg, and the visit of a delegation of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan and KazdorNII to Spain, where a memorandum of cooperation was signed with RYME Worldwide and advanced European practices in organizing vehicle technical inspection were studied.

Today, the international activities of KazdorNII encompass scientific research, the development of national and international standards, the introduction of innovative technologies, personnel training, joint testing, participation in the work of PIARC and ISO, and the implementation of major international projects. The consistent expansion of its partner network has enabled the Institute to move from adapting foreign experience to fully participating in shaping modern global approaches to the development of the road industry, strengthening Kazakhstan’s status as one of the centres of road science and innovation in Central Asia.