These days, the 34th meeting of representatives of the Parties to the International Railway Transit Tariff Agreement is being held in Ashgabat, dedicated to the improvement and updating of the Agreement, TDH reports.
The agreement unites two dozen countries, which establishes uniform rules and tariffs for the transportation of goods by rail in transit.
The forum is being attended by representatives of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, the Czech Republic, the Committee of the Organization for Cooperation between Railways (OSJD), as well as the affiliated enterprises of OSJD.
The agenda of the event, which OSJD is holding in Turkmenistan for the first time, includes information on the decisions taken at the 37th meeting of the Conference of General Directors (Responsible Representatives) of OSJD and the 33rd meeting of representatives of the Parties to the International Transit Tariff Agreement, improvement of the Agreement on International Rail Freight Traffic, ensuring the competitiveness of transit cargo transportation by rail, etc.
The welcoming speeches noted the significance and importance of holding this event in Turkmenistan, one of the key member states of the Organization for Cooperation between Railways and an important strategic partner in transportation from Europe to Asia. It was emphasized that consideration of the issues outlined in the agenda would contribute to increasing the volume of transportation and expanding the range of goods along the North–South and East–West transport corridors.
The speakers noted that cooperation in the field of railway transport and logistics is an integral factor of positive integration processes in the conditions of globalization of the world economy and universal sustainable development.
During the three days of work, the meeting will discuss issues of bilateral cooperation within the framework of OSJD, expansion of the legal framework of cooperation, etc.
It is also envisaged to sign documents designed to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the International Transit Tariff Agreement.
Turkmenistan became a member of the OSJD in 1994. In May 2022, Turkmenistan joined the Agreement on the International Railway Transit Tariff, which contributes to the improvement of the country’s transport and logistics system, the study of tariff information, and the expansion of rail transport and transit links. ///nCa, 16 May 2023