Report puts infrastructure need at more than $25 billion, with a further $30 billion for enabling investments A new World Bank Group report estimates that investment in the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC), also known as the Middle Corridor, could more than triple trade volumes along the route and halve travel times by 2040. The report, Integration: World-Class … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Interview with His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Stephen Conlon
Stephen Conlon is His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan since May 2023. With a BSc and an MBA, fluency in Russian, French, Finnish, and Lithuanian, and a rich portfolio of accomplishments that would be the envy of any diplomat, Ambassador Conlon is widely recognized as a pragmatic leader who delivers tangible results on the global stage. He has a proven ability to turn … [Read more...]
Trans-Сaspian corridor, ePhyto and AI at customs: How a GIZ project is supporting Turkmenistan’s integration into international trade
Turkmenistan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its integration into international and regional economic ties. Regional initiatives are playing an important role in this process, including the GIZ project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia/Capacity Development for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor.” In an interview with NeutralTurkmenistan, project manager Judith Blank … [Read more...]
Global Gateway: Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and Connectivity Investors Forum Key Deliverables
Tashkent, 27 November 2025 – the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC) and Connectivity Investors Forum concluded with a strong signal of joint ambition from the European Union, South Caucasus and Central Asian countries, Türkiye, International Development Banks, the private sector and regional partners. The Forum demonstrated how the Global Gateway strategy is moving from … [Read more...]
Doors to Asia and Europe: Turkmenistan’s Transport Strategy as the Foundation for Global Connectivity – Expert Opinion
Sapa Gurbanberdiyev, Deputy Chairman of the “Türkmen logistika” Association One of the key factors determining a country’s competitiveness in today’s geo-economic landscape, including Turkmenistan, is sustainable transport connectivity and efficient logistics. Robust and reliable transport systems are also vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including … [Read more...]
Potential of the Trans-Caspian corridor discussed in Brussels
A round table was held in Brussels on the perspectives of the EU's Global Gateway initiative and unlocking the full potential of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor. The event was attended by the heads of the European Commission, including the EU Directorate General for Transport, the European External Relations Service and other EU institutions. The heads of diplomatic … [Read more...]