Konstantin Sabiashvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Turkmenistan This year, on May 26, Georgia celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of state independence. For centuries, the Georgian people have tirelessly fought for independence and the right to determine their own destiny. As you know, Georgian statehood dates back more than three … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on 24 May 2024. Prime Minister Bektenov was in Turkmenistan for the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The discussion encompassed a broad range of topics of the bilateral relationship. The sides highlighted … [Read more...]
CIS Approves Action Plan for Enhanced International Transport Corridors
The action plan for optimizing infrastructure and developing international transport corridors passing through the territories of the CIS member states for the period up to 2030 was approved at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Ashgabat on 24 May 2024. The action plan aims to strengthen cooperation between … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan elevate partnership to strategic level
On 23 May 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed a Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Tajikistan in Baku. " Our interaction rests on the determination of our peoples, who have been cooperating for centuries, have been friends, and have created together. Today, our … [Read more...]
Washington D.C. Hosts Annual Trans-Caspian Forum, Outlines Challenges
Assel Satubaldina The Caspian Policy Center organized the eighth Annual Trans-Caspian Forum on May 21 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current challenges and prospects for a multi-modal Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) to maximize its capacity. From L to R: Tamar Satterwhite from the Commercial Law Development Program; Winnie Wang from the World Bank; … [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...]
Turkmenistan explores the possibilities of a transport corridor from the Asia-Pacific region to Europe
The transport delegation of Turkmenistan visited Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported on 15 May 2024. Kyrgyz colleagues met the Turkmen delegation at the Dostuk Avtodorozhny checkpoint. The purpose of the visit of the Turkmen delegation is to study the route of the multimodal corridor: “Asia-Pacific … [Read more...]
Trilateral working group Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan on improving connectivity in the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On 10 May 2024 the first meeting of the trilateral working group on optimization of connectivity in the Caspian Sea was held at the Headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of Interstate Committee TRACECA in Baku, Azerbaijan in a hybrid format. During the meeting, representatives of the Parties involved (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan) discussed in detail the … [Read more...]
Afghanistan starts unfolding its huge transit potential – trilateral hub planned in Herat
Afghanistan, a country at the crossroads of some major corridors, has started unfolding its transit potential in a systematic and measured manner. In a news story first reported by Reuters and subsequently expanded on by other media services, the acting commerce minister of Afghanistan, Nooruddin Azizi, told Reuters that Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan would … [Read more...]
First Agroexpress Train Delivers Oat Flakes from Russia to India via Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
The first Agroexpress train carrying oat flakes departed Russia for India. This inaugural trip utilized the eastern route of the North-South International Transport Corridor, traversing Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. This multimodal shipment of cargo was organized by the logistics arm of Russian Railways "Russian Railways Logistics" and LLC "Dry Port Yuzhnouralsky" … [Read more...]
EBRD finances construction of news bridge via Amu Darya in Uzbekistan to improve connectivity in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is driving improvements to Uzbekistan's transportation network with a significant investment. The Bank will provide a loan of up to US$238 million (€224 million) to upgrade and expand a vital route in the western Khorezm region, according to EBRD’s press release. The loan will fund the rehabilitation of 81 … [Read more...]
The possibilities of the Turkmenbashi port in the development of the Caspian corridor presented in Budapest
The 2nd meeting of the Transport Coordinating Committee of the Organization of Turkic States was held on 25-26 April in Budapest, Hungary. The focus of the delegates' meeting was on measures to simplify transport and transit operations along the Trans-Caspian International East-West Corridor (Middle Corridor), digitalization of transportation procedures, improvement of … [Read more...]
New Transport Corridor linking Central Asia, the CIS and South Asia, Aims to Leverage Afghanistan’s Transit Potential
On 23 April 2024, Uzbekistan hosted the first gathering of the working group focused on developing the “Belarus – Russia – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan” multimodal transport corridor. Ministers and deputy ministers of transport from participating nations convened in a hybrid format in Termez to discuss the project's future. This new corridor prioritizes … [Read more...]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of transport connectivity – a logistics center to be created in Torghundi
Afghanistan’s delegation, led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, met with a Turkmen delegation headed by Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications Mammetkhan Chakiyev in Kabul on 26 April 2024. The meeting, held in Kabul, focused on strengthening trade and transportation cooperation between the two countries. Leveraging their strategic … [Read more...]
Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan held a trilateral meeting on transport issues in Kabul
A trilateral meeting was held in Kabul on 26 April 2024 with the participation of delegations from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan reports. The delegations were headed by: Afghanistan – Minister of Industry and Commerce Nuruddin Azizi Turkmenistan – Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications … [Read more...]
Black Sea-Caspian Sea transport route on table: Romania calls Turkmenistan, Georgia and Azerbaijan for talks
On April 26, 2024, the Romanian Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting between, Turkmenistan Ambassador Annamammet Annaev and the newly appointed Secretary of State of the Romanian Foreign Ministry, Ms.Ana Tinca. At the beginning of the meeting, the parties noted the positive experience of interaction between the two countries. In this context, the following priority areas were … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Pilot New Multimodal Export Route
A pilot project is underway to create a new multimodal export route stretching from Kazakhstan to Pakistan. The route will traverse Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, with a final leg by sea to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. This was announced by Bauyrzhan Urynbasarov, Managing Director of Kazakhstan Railways JSC NC KTZ, during a visit to Afghanistan. The statement … [Read more...]
TEIF 2024: Azerbaijani Businesses Eye Investment Opportunities in Turkmenistan
Rifat Sultan-zadeh, Vice Chairman of the Caspian Logistics Solutions (CLS) holding company, expressed keen interest from Azerbaijani private companies in investing in Turkmenistan. During his presentation titled "The future of the Caspian-Black Sea region depends on investments in Turkmenistan" at the sidelines of the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in the … [Read more...]
Russian Railways Offers Discount for Metal Exports on North-South Corridor
Russian Railways has implemented a significant discount for transporting ferrous metals through the eastern branch of the North-South international transport corridor. This route traverses Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The company's board approved a coefficient of 0.5 applied to the existing tariff for metal transportation in wagons. This translates to a 50% discount for … [Read more...]
Bucharest hosted a meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian working group on cooperation in the field of transport
On 22 April 2024, the 3rd meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Romanian Commission on Road Transport, as well as the 4th meeting of the Turkmen-Romanian working group on cooperation in the field of transport, was held in the building of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Romania. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Guvanchmyrat Akmamedov, head of the «Turkmenavtoulaglary» … [Read more...]
Inter-regional and Intra-regional partnership formats speed up economic integration in Central Asia
nCa Analysis The pith of the recent inter-regional and intra-regional formats of partnership in Central Asia is simply impressive. While it contributes solidly to the space for peace and progress, it also creates bulwarks against any negative influences of the prevailing geopolitical situations from spilling over into the region. In the past few days, the GCC and Central … [Read more...]
38th meeting of the Conference of General Directors (Responsible Representatives) of OSJD wrapped up in Ashgabat – the Ashgabat Declaration adopted
From 15 to 19 April 2024 the 38th meeting of the Conference of General Directors (Authorized Representatives) of OSJD was held in Ashgabat. The participating delegations included: Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Belarusian Railways CJSC "MAV Hungarian State Railways" Vietnam Railway Group of Companies JSC "Georgian Railway" JSC "National Company "Kazakhstan Temir … [Read more...]
Fresh Turkmen Tomatoes Take a Seafaring Journey to Russia
The first shipment of fresh tomatoes, a total of 800 tons, arrived in Russia from Turkmenistan by sea. This voyage utilized the North-South International Transport and Transit Corridor via the Caspian Sea, connecting Turkmenbashi seaport with the Russian port of Olya. This inaugural ferry trip carried 40 specialized container trucks designed to maintain the necessary … [Read more...]
TRACECA and Turkmenistan discuss further steps for enhanced cooperation on trade corridor
On 16 April 2024, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between Asset Asavbayev, Secretary General of the TRACECA Permanent Secretariat, and Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Asavbayev outlined ongoing TRACECA initiatives, including efforts to improve multimodal … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan launched second section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabad high-speed highway
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the opening ceremony of the Tejen-Mary section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway. Construction of the 600-kilometer highway began in January 2019 and is progressing in three stages: Ashgabat-Tejen (203 km) - completed in October 2021 Tejen-Mary (109 km) - inaugurated in … [Read more...]
Opening of second section of Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway in holistic perspective
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova It is road to prosperity. It is road to partnership. It is the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, the second section of which was inaugurated on 17 April 2024 in a ceremony led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The 109km segment of the highway that was opened in the presence of the top government officials, heads of diplomatic missions based … [Read more...]
38th meeting of OSJD member countries starts in Ashgabat today
Turkmenistan will host the 38th meeting of Organization of Cooperation of Railways (OSJD) in Ashgabat on 15-19 April 2024. The meeting participants will include the heads and senior representatives of the railway transport organizations of the member countries of the Oerganization for Cooperation between Railways (OSJD). The general director of the agency for transport and … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan decides to establish railway connection with Pakistan through Trans-Afghan rail link
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand the Trans-Afghan rail link to enhance rail connectivity to boost transit, bilateral, and regional trade, report several media outlets including the Business Recorder. A meeting took place on 9 April 2024 in Islamabad between the Federal Secretary Railways and Chairman Pakistan Railways Board Syed Mazhar Ali Shah and the Ambassador … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan join hands to bolster railway connectivity with China, establish Central Asia – South Asia rail links
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to create a joint venture between the railway authorities of the two countries. It will serve two major purposes: Bolster the railway cargo capacity along the China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan route Work together to build the Trans-Afghan railway line that will connect the Uzbek (and Kazakh) railway systems through a railway line … [Read more...]
Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium hosted a transport briefing
On 5 April 2024, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels organized a briefing with the participation of a representative of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan. The briefing brought together the heads of European media and scientific and think tanks. The main topic of discussion was the strategies of Turkmenistan's transport diplomacy, the innovative … [Read more...]
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Agree on Common Transport Pricing Policy – communication cooperation discussed
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to develop a common pricing policy in the field of transport and logistics. This agreement was reached during a meeting in Dushanbe between the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, Azim Ibrohim, and the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Mametkhan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Discusses Transport Links with Europe at Connecting Europe Days
The consultations focused on transport connections between Europe and Central Asia were held in Brussels on the sidelines of the Connecting Europe Days 2024 event (2-5 April 2024), the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium reports. The meeting was attended by the head of the Department of Foreign Economic Relations and Logistics of the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov is on an official visit to Tajikistan – Turkmenistan and Tajikistan outline promising areas of cooperation
On 4-5 April 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan. On the first day of the visit, Berdimuhamedov met with President Emomali Rahmon, as well as with Chairman of the Majlisi Milli Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of Tajikistan Rustami Emomali. Before the … [Read more...]
The new corridors of global trade
Tatiana Rey-Bellet, Director TIR and Transit at IRU Recent crises have shifted global trade routes. Trade facilitation tools and digitalisation are needed more than ever to facilitate the flow of goods. Geopolitical developments over the past few years have redefined trade routes, with freight flows through traditional routes, such as the northern Eurasian corridors, … [Read more...]
Pakistan Breaks Ground on Central Asian Trade with First Direct Shipment to Tajikistan
Recently, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) of Pakistan carried out the first direct delivery of cargo to Tajikistan. A batch of Pakistani potatoes travelled 1,400 km in just 7 days, reaching Dushanbe, Tajikistan's capital, via a China-routed path bypassing Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the first direct shipment of cargo was … [Read more...]
Turkmenbashi International Port announces 50% discounts on all types of transit cargo
The Turkmenbashi International Seaport announces a grandiose promotion: a 50% discount on all types of transit cargo, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. The discount is provided to all shippers, regardless of the country of origin or destination of the cargo and applies to all types of transit cargo, including … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s TULM Offers Discounts on CASCA+ Corridor
The Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan (TULM) is facilitating imports and expanding rail transportation options. They offer multimodal cargo movement for essential goods entering the country. TULM highlights their services for cargo originating in Türkiye. They propose a multimodal solution using Etrek station (Balkan province, bordering Iran) – a key logistics … [Read more...]
TIR-EPD system is in effect at all customs posts of Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has implemented the TIR-Electronic Pre-Declaration (TIR-EPD) system at all border checkpoints, including Altyn Asyr, Artyk, Sarakhs, Serkhetabat, Imamnazar, Farap, Dashoguzavtoyollary, and Garabogaz. This digital initiative simplifies and expedites the movement of international cargo across Turkmenistan's borders. Developed by the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan offers Armenia to benefit from transport opportunities through Iran and Turkmenistan
The Kazakhstani-Armenian business forum, organized by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia and the Diplomatic Club "Astana", was held in Yerevan on 27-31 March 2024. The forum fostered Business-to-Business (B2B) negotiations between representatives from various sectors – logistics, industry, IT, and trade. During the business forum, Kaiyrbolat Sakhmetov, … [Read more...]
Turkmen Railways had a meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan
The Railway Agency of Turkmenistan ("Turkmendemiryollary") hosted a meeting on 30 March 2024, with Tajikistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Vafo Niyatbekzoda. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. In particular, special attention was paid to increasing the volume of … [Read more...]
EDB Report: Infrastructure in Eurasia: short-term and medium-term trends
The Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) latest report titled Infrastructure in Eurasia: Short-Term and Medium-Term Trends highlights ten significant trends in the region’s energy, transportation, logistics, water supply and telecommunications sectors. Through meticulous monitoring, the EDB has identified ten important short- and medium-term investment and institutional … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Russian logistics specialists establish partnerships
Turkmenistan's logistics sector is strengthening its regional ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Turkmen Logistics Association and Russia's Afanasy Nikitin Association in February 2024. This cooperation aims to develop the forwarding and transport logistics industries in both countries and the wider region, writes Akmukhammet Yusubov, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Italy Deepen Transport Cooperation
Turkmenistan and Italy have signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to strengthen cooperation in the areas of maritime and railway transport, according to the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The signing ceremony took place in Rome during a meeting between a Turkmen delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and … [Read more...]
Visit of the Turkmen delegation to Belgium
From 17 to 19 March 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov headed a delegation on a working visit to Belgium. The European Union and Turkmenistan stand for the further development of mutually beneficial partnership On March 18, 2024, as part of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation to Brussels, a number of meetings … [Read more...]
Annual Trade Between Turkmenistan and Russia exceeds US $ 1.6 bln, says Ambassador Volynkin
Russia has been one of the key trading partners for Turkmenistan over the past five years, with annual trade exceeding $1.6 billion, according to Russian Ambassador Ivan Volynkin. He highlighted a positive trend: imports of Turkmen textiles and food products to Russia have nearly doubled, he said in interview with Azerbaijani news agency Trend. Regular discussions at high … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and EBRD Discuss Cooperation in Energy, Transport, and More
On 14 March 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with EBRD's Vice President for Policy and Partnerships, Mark Bowman. The key topics of the discussion were the prospects for cooperation in the field of energy, green energy, transport, and agriculture. The energy sector was named as a new promising area of cooperation. The commitment of Turkmenistan, which has rich … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries are building new transport corridors and changing logistics
Serikbol Koshmaganbetov Geopolitical turbulence in the world is radically changing the infrastructure of transport flows in Central Asia. Asian countries are eager to send their cargo to Europe via the historic Great Silk Road. What is the current development of cargo transportation logistics in Central Asian countries, read the material of the correspondent of Kazinform … [Read more...]
Transport and logistics cooperation: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strategic partners
During their summit talks in Baku on 11 March 2024, Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan placed particular emphasis on transport and logistics cooperation, recognizing its strategic importance for strengthening bilateral relations. In addition to resources, the struggle for access to transport and logistics opportunities is now … [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...]
Turkmenistan road transport priorities on the table
The implementation of TIR Green Lanes, eTIR and training capacity topped the agenda during the first meeting between IRU’s Secretary General and the new UN Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan. The Secretary General of IRU, Umberto de Pretto, and Vepa Hajiyev, the new Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva, discussed the importance … [Read more...]