To date, the Kyrgyzstan– Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan –Azerbaijan–EU transport corridor is fully operational, the Kyrgyz agency Tazabek reports with reference to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic Beknazar Bazaraliev. According to the official, Kyrgyz cargo carriers are already using this route to supply goods to Europe. “Our cargo carriers deliver […]
Trans-Caspian TIR pilot boosts global lithium-ion battery supply chains
The first Trans-Caspian corridor shipment of lithium-ion batteries from China to Türkiye under the TIR system has demonstrated the potential for faster trade by significantly reducing transport times. A pilot TIR operation via the Trans-Caspian route saw ten trucks operated by Chinese hauliers carry lithium-ion batteries from China’s Alashankou border crossing to Kazakhstan’s Port of […]
Half a thousand ports around the world: a mega-corridor connects western China with global markets
The new Land-Sea International Trade corridor, a key logistics network connecting China’s western regions with global markets, currently covers 555 ports in 127 countries and regions. This is reported by the Xinhua news Agency. The trade corridor, whose operations center is located in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China, connects the world’s ports via […]
Iranian President’s visit to Tajikistan: Economy, security and regional issues in focus
From 15 to 17 January, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was on a state visit to Tajikistan. On January 16, Pezeshkian had summit talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, which resulted in the signing of 23 documents. The signed memoranda and programs cover a wide range of areas, including cooperation between the Ministries of […]
Turkmenistan and Iran extend Artyk-Lotfabad Border Checkpoint operating hours
The third meeting of border agencies from Turkmenistan and Iran was held at the Artyk customs post on the Turkmen-Iranian border on 13 January 2025, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, customs, border and migration services, and agencies of automobile and railway […]
Uzbekistan Seeks Alternative Trade Corridors – Some will pass through Turkmenistan
The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan is actively working to diversify international routes and create alternative transport corridors for cargo transportation. This move aims to reduce reliance on transit countries facing challenges and ensure the stability of foreign trade operations. Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov emphasized this need, stating in an interview with Uzbekistan 24 TV […]
Kyrgyzstan opens TIR windows for faster borders
TIR truck drivers now enjoy a smoother journey: dedicated TIR windows are operational at two key Kyrgyz border crossings. As part of ongoing efforts to streamline transport and trade through the landlocked Central Asian nation, TIR windows are now operational at the Turugart and Irkeshtam border crossings with China. TIR operators using TIR-EPD – TIR’s […]
Newly appointed EU Commissioner for International Partnerships may visit Turkmenistan
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met with the Head of Cabinet of the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Ms. Lucie Šestáková in Brussels. According to the Embassy, they discussed the continuation of active cooperation between Turkmenistan, the EU, and Central Asia, with a particular focus on transport connectivity. Transport remains a key […]
China Completes World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel
On 30 December 2024, China achieved a significant engineering feat by completing the construction of the world’s longest high-speed tunnel through the snow-capped Tian Shan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in enhancing connectivity within the country. The 22.13-kilometer Tian Shan Shengli Tunnel (Shengli translated as “victory”) […]
Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway starts in Kyrgyzstan
On 27 December 2024, construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway started in Kyrgyzstan, which in the future will play a strategic role in accelerating cargo traffic between China and Europe. The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, led by President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, took place in the village of Tosh-Kutchu in the […]
China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran Corridor Sees 31% Traffic Growth
On 19-20 December 2024, an expert meeting was held in Beijing to discuss the development of the China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran (CKTI) transport corridor. The meeting reviewed the corridor’s performance in 2024 and explored avenues for future growth, according to Kazakh transport and logistics company KTZ Express. In January-November 2024 According to the results of 11 months of […]
Russia and Pakistan to launch freight rail link through Central Asia
Russia and Pakistan will launch the first direct freight train between the two countries next year to boost mutual trade, the Pakistani television channel PTV reports, citing Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari. In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, Leghari said that Moscow and Islamabad are going to launch “the first freight train […]
Iran’s exports of goods through the Serakhs railway station on the border with Turkmenistan increased by 6%
In the first 9 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on 21 March 2024), exports of goods from Iran through the Serakhs railway station on the border with Turkmenistan increased by 6% compared to the same period last year, IRNA news agency reported, citing Mustafa Nasiri, Director General of the Khorasan Provincial Railway. […]
Kazakhstan to Establish Single Operator for Aviation Fuel and Upgrade Transport Infrastructure
Kazakhstan plans to designate KazMunayGas-Aero as the single operator for aviation fuel to address shortages and reduce dependency on imports, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev said at a Dec. 23 meeting in the Mazhilis, a lower house of Parliament, reported Mazhilis’s press service. According to Karabayev, enabling large purchases will eliminate intermediaries, stabilize fuel supplies, […]
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador visits western region of Turkmenistan
On 17-18 December 2024, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogayev, paid a working visit to the Balkan province, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Turkmenistan reported on its social networks. During the visit, the Ambassador held meetings with governor of the Balkan province Khojamyrad Ashyrmyradov and mayor of Turkmenbashi Amangeldy Isaev. The main topics […]
Terhi Hakala on EU-Turkmenistan cooperation: transport, green economy and regional prospects
The European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia, Ms. Terhi Hakala, in an exclusive interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, stressed the positive dynamics of EU-Turkmenistan relations and outlined key areas of cooperation. The interview took place during a visit to Ashgabat as part of Hakala’s farewell tour of the region. Hakala noted the strengthening […]
What cross-border hubs is Kazakhstan developing?
Kazakhstan is actively developing cross-border hubs to enhance its position as a regional transport and logistics center in Central Asia and the Caspian region. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to establish fully-fledged transport and logistics hubs along Kazakhstan’s borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, as well as on the Caspian coast. These […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Discuss Resumption of Air Services
Recently, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogaev, met with Dovran Saburov, Chairman of the Turkmenhowayollary Agency (Turkmen Airlines). The meeting was focused on the resumption of direct flights between the two countries, reported on the Embassy’s social media accounts. Air travel between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan was previously disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
A new complex of customs post buildings opened on the Turkmen-Uzbek border
In anticipation of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day, a new, state-of-the-art complex at the Farap highway customs post was officially opened, according to the electronic newspaper “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age.” The modernized complex, now spanning 10 hectares (double its previous size), is equipped with advanced technologies to streamline and secure customs procedures. Automated systems, including digital monitoring […]
Turkmenistan attracted nearly $1 Billion of investments for transportation projects
At present, investments totaling USD 953.2 million have been attracted for ongoing projects of the transport complex of Turkmenistan, of which 77.5% of the total volume of investment projects have been mastered. This was announced by Dovran Saburov, the chairman of the Turkmen Airlines Agency, speaking at the International Conference “International Transport and Transit Corridors: […]
The Second Ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends for Sustainable Transport was held in Ashgabat
On 27 November 2024, the Second Ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport was held at the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat in the framework of the International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnectivity and Development – 2024” The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of relevant ministries and […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety
On 27 November 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt. During the meeting, the sides noted that in recent years Turkmenistan has become an effective platform for dialogue in the field of transport. In this regard, the parties noted […]
OSCE: Central Asia plays a key role in the development of new trade routes
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat, speaking at the conference the session 1 of ITTC Conference themed “Transport Transit Corridors and Intermodal Connectivity”, stressed the role of modernization and expansion of transit corridors to strengthen economic stability and environmental sustainability. The OSCE, as the largest regional security organization, promotes the concept […]
ITTC 2024: The Customs Services of Turkmenistan, Iran and the IRU signed a Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 26 November 2024 between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, the Customs Administration of Iran, and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) at the international exhibition and conference of the transport sector of Turkmenistan ITTC 2024. This document is intended to strengthen cooperation between the three parties […]
ITTC-2024: The Plenary session highlighted the importance of international cooperation in the field of transport
On 26 November, the International Conference “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development” (ITTC-2024) began its work in Ashgabat. The speeches of the plenary session were devoted to topical issues of the development of the transport industry, including strengthening international cooperation, innovation, digitalization and environmental sustainability. Mammethan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency for […]
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 stressed the importance of […]
Ashgabat will host 3rd International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnectedness and Development – 2024” in Honor of World Sustainable Transport Day
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, is set to host the 3rd International Conference and Exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2024” (ITTC-2024) on November 26-27, in honor of World Sustainable Transport Day. Organized by the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan in partnership with Belli Economic Society, this […]
The Organization of Turkic States launches Union of Associations of International Road Carriers in the Turkic Region
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) marked a pivotal moment in advancing regional transport collaboration with the signing ceremony of the Terms of Reference for the Union of Associations of International Road Carriers in the Turkic Region (OTS-URTA) on 20 November 2024 in Istanbul, OTS said in a press release. Hosted by the International Transporters […]
EU-Turkmenistan Online workshop: Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor
On November 20, an online seminar was held under the EU Coordination Platform for the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The event brought together representatives of Turkmenistan’s government agencies, the European Union, international financial institutions, and foreign embassies. On behalf of Turkmenistan, participants included the Agency of Transport and Communications, the Turkmen Railways Agency […]
COP29 ministerial roundtable advances cooperation to promote a sustainable and digital Middle Corridor
A ministerial roundtable held at COP29 on 20 November 2024 aimed to strengthen regional cooperation to promote sustainable development and digitalization, interoperability and climate action in the Middle Corridor, linking Europe and Asia via the Caspian Sea, and other international corridors. Jointly organized by UNECE, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and […]
Kazakhstan and Hungary strengthen strategic partnership: President Tokayev visited Budapest
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a state visit to Hungary, the purpose of which was to give a new impetus to the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. The visit, which marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership, confirmed the desire of the two […]
Tokayev visited Belgrade – Kazakhstan and Serbia set sights on joint projects in industry, transport, energy, and defense industry
On 19 November, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid an official visit to Serbia, where he held talks with the country’s top leadership, including President Alexander Vucic and Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. The visit was marked by the strengthening of bilateral relations and the signing of a number of important agreements. During the talks, special […]
CIS Road Builders Meeting: a new stage of co-operation in infrastructure development
On November 15, 2024, the 48th meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States Intergovernmental Council of Road Builders was held at the Archabil Hotel. This landmark event brought together leading experts, engineers and representatives of government agencies to discuss issues related to the development of motorways, the use of modern technologies, materials and equipment. During […]
Innovations in the road sector of Turkmenistan discussed in Ashgabat
On November 15, the 48th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Road Builders of the CIS countries convened in Ashgabat. Held in a hybrid format, the meeting brought together representatives from road, transport, and research organizations of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Associate members of the Intergovernmental Council and representatives from […]
Turkmenistan Invites ECO to Transport Conference
Head of International Economic Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Ambassador Atageldi Haljanov visited ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Secretary General Dr. Asad M. Khan at the ECO Secretariat in Tehran. According to ECO’s press release, expressing Turkmenistan’s desire to maintain a closer engagement with ECO, Haljanov invited the Secretary General to […]
Freight costs along the eastern branch of the North–South Corridor halved
The cost of transporting goods by rail along the eastern branch of the North-South International Transport Corridor has been reduced by over 50% since 2022, now reaching $32 per ton. This was announced by Alexander Sharov, CEO of Rusiranexpo (a Russian group of companies operating in the Iranian market), Logirus reports. Fully operational since 2023, […]
Russia to define the operator for the shipping line between the Astrakhan port of Olya and the port of Turkmenbashi
The Astrakhan region in Russia is working to establish a regular shipping line between the port of Olya and the Turkmen port of Turkmenbashi in the Caspian Sea. Local shipping companies have expressed interest in operating the route, TASS reports with reference to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy of the Astrakhan region. In […]
INTERVIEW: Central Asia to grow by diversifying, says EDB chairman
Central Asia’s economic story is one of impressive growth, but to sustain this trajectory and achieve sustainable, long-term development, the region must diversify beyond its raw material sectors. According to Nikolai Podguzov, chairman of the board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), which has invested in a broad range of sectors in the region, while […]
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Target $3 Billion in Trade
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan have signed a partnership roadmap aimed at boosting bilateral trade to a value of $3 billion. The agreement was inked by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin and Minister of Trade and Industry Nooriddin Azizi during bilateral business forum in Almaty on 22 October. The roadmap outlines a broad range of cooperation areas, […]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye discuss transport cooperation on Middle Corridor
Mammetkhan Chakiyev, the head of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, visited Türkiye to attend the International Road Federation (IRF) World Congress. On the sidelines of the forum Chakiyev met again with a delegation from the International Transporters Association (UND) of Türkiye. The meeting brought together Murat Baştor, […]
Turkmenistan Suggests SCO Focus on Joint Infrastructure Projects, Including TAPI
On 16 October 2024, as part of a visit to Pakistan, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Addressing the meeting, the Turkmen side noted that today there are […]
The President of Mongolia made first-ever state visit to Turkmenistan – Agreements on transport, agriculture and tourism inked – Joint Statement on Interstate relations and Cooperation adopted
On 10-13 October 2024, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a state visit to Turkmenistan. This is the first state visit of the head of Mongolia to Turkmenistan since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on 23 April 1992, On October 12, high-level talks were held in Ashgabat between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov […]
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan will develop cooperation in the field of air navigation services
A meeting was held between representatives of the State Unitary Enterprise Uzaeronavigation and the Air Navigation Service of Turkmenistan, aimed at developing long-term and fruitful cooperation. At the meeting, the delegations of both sides discussed issues related to air navigation safety, optimization of air traffic and the introduction of modern technologies in air traffic control. […]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the CIS summit
On 8 October 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The meeting was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President […]
Turkmenistan prepares to accede to FAL Convention
Turkmenistan is stepping up progress towards accession to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), with IMO’s support. The FAL Convention is a global treaty aimed at achieving the most efficient international maritime transport as possible, with smooth transit in ports of ships, cargo and passengers. The treaty contains standards, rules and recommended practices to […]
Pakistan joins the multimodal corridor “Belarus – Russia – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – ports of the Indian Ocean”
Pakistan has officially joined the Memorandum of Understanding on the creation and development of the Belarus–Russia–Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan –Afghanistan–Pakistan – Indian Ocean Ports International Transport Corridor, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. The Minister of Communications of Pakistan signed this Memorandum, emphasizing the importance and significance of this project for the development of trade and economic […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan: Cornerstones of Central Asian Stability
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan stand as pivotal strategic partners in Central Asia. Their relationship, characterized by constructive neighborly dialogue, peaceful borders, growing economic cooperation, similarity of positions on topical issues of regional and international issues, and mutual understanding between their fraternal peoples, exemplifies the hallmarks of modern bilateral relations. While their formal diplomatic ties were established […]
President of Turkmenistan receives head of Islamic Development Bank
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the head of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Mohammed Al Jasser on 19 September 2024. The guest confirmed the IsDB’s readiness to strengthen long-term cooperation with Turkmenistan, which is pursuing a constructive policy based on the principles of positive neutrality and implementing progressive socio-economic transformations and large-scale infrastructure projects. As President […]
A round table dedicated to the transit and transport opportunities of Turkmenistan was held in Romania
On September 18, 2024, a round table entitled “Transport Diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Romania – Connecting Asia and Europe” was held in the building of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania. State Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Romania – Adrian George Foghis, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Romania took part in […]
Kazakhstan hosted second Central Asia–Germany Summit
The second Central Asia–Germany Summit was held in Astana on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. The meeting was attended by: • President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz • President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov • President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon • President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov • President of Uzbekistan Shavkat […]