nCa Report Iran serves as a critical transit hub connecting the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe through a network of land, rail, and sea routes. Its strategic location facilitates the efficient movement of goods, supporting regional trade and economic integration. Over the last three years (2023-2025), Iran's transit infrastructure has seen … [Read more...]
More Transportation Infrastructure, Transit Corridors Crucial to Reduce Delays, Costs, Strengthen Competitiveness in Landlocked Developing Countries, Round Table Hears
Amid calls from landlocked developing countries for more transportation infrastructure and transit corridors, one speaker at this morning’s round-table (#4) discussion at the Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries encouraged those countries to use existing international instruments to enable smoother transit. The theme of the round table was “Building … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Neutrality: A Platform for Dialogue and Partnership for Landlocked Developing Countries
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag, emphasized in his speech at the International Conference "International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Interregional Cooperation in Ensuring Sustainable Development" (Ashgabat, 19 March, 2025): "Turkmenistan directly links the idea of peace and … [Read more...]
Strengthening Transit Rights for Landlocked Countries: A Case for a New International Provision at LLDC3
Tariq Saeedi Landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), numbering 32 across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, face unique challenges due to their lack of direct access to the sea. These nations rely on transit through neighboring countries to reach seaports, a critical factor for their integration into global trade networks. High trade costs, bureaucratic delays, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Facilitates Safe Transit for Foreign Citizens Amid Regional Developments
With Turkmenistan’s assistance, approximately 4,000 persons have successfully returned to their home countries from Iran. The country remains committed to ensuring the smooth and unhindered transit of foreign nationals departing Iran through established humanitarian corridors. As of today, 52 nations have sought Turkmenistan’s support in repatriating their citizens due to … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the participants of the international conference and exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2024”
The International Conference and Exhibition "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development - 2024" (ITTC 2024), dedicated to the World Day of Sustainable Transport, starts today in Ashgabat. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent greetings to the participants of the conference and exhibition. In his message, the head of state … [Read more...]
Туркменистан, Казахстан и Афганистан активизируют транспортное сотрудничество
19 июля 2024 года в рамках проходящего в г. Актау (Казахстан) Первого торгово-логистического форума «Север-Юг» состоялась трёхсторонняя встреча руководителей транспортных ведомств Туркменистана, Казахстана и Афганистана, в ходе которой был обсужден широкий комплекс вопросов, связанных с дальнейшим наращиванием потенциала сотрудничества между тремя государствами в транспортной … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan enhance transport cooperation
On July 19, 2024, as part of the First «North-South» Trade and Logistics Forum taking place in Aktau (Kazakhstan), a trilateral meeting of the heads of transport departments of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan was held, during which a wide range of issues related to further capacity building were discussed cooperation between the three states in the transport … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Ready to Boost Trade and Transit with Afghanistan
On 25 June, the Consul General of Turkmenistan in Herat Batyr Yolov met with Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar. During the meeting, Nur Ahmad Islamjar noted that the Afghan side is interested in intensifying cargo transportation along the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan-China route, and establishing exports of Afghan fruits and vegetables and dry fruits to Turkmenistan. In … [Read more...]
Cargo transit through Turkmenistan increased by 206% over the past three years
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 volume of railway cargo transportation posted 104% … [Read more...]
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 Razavi Province Nasir … [Read more...]
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 economic growth and … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]