Since the beginning of 2020, the volume of transit cargo through Turkmenistan has soared by 206% or three times, which indicates its growing role as an important transit hub on the Silk Road. These data are reported by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. At the same time, road transportation increased by 585%, and the […]
Iran and Turkmenistan restore transit on pre-pandemic scheme
Starting from 1 November 2023, Iran and Turkmenistan will restore the transit system that was in operation before the pandemic. This is reported by the IRNA news agency and other Iranian media with reference to the head of the Transit and International Transportation Department of the Main Directorate of Highways and Motor Transport of Khorasan […]
Afghanistan approves oil and gas transit from Turkmenistan to Pakistan
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan has approved a plan to transport gas and oil from Turkmenistan to Pakistan, passing through Afghanistan, for a trial period, according to Afghan news outlets. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs twitted: ” This significant undertaking aims to stimulate […]
Revival of Great Silk Road – Turkmenistan hosts international seminar, opens port
nCa Report Awaza-Turkmenbashy (Turkmenistan), 2 May 2018 (nCa) — The holistic approach that is woven into all the policies and initiatives of Turkmenistan was on display at the Caspian seaside Wednesday when President Berdymuhamedov moderated the opening session of an international forum and led the commissioning ceremony of the Turkmenbashy Port. The forum was built […]