ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 14. Turkmenistan
plans to join the Convention on Facilitation of International
Maritime Traffic of the International Maritime Organization (IMO),
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
In this regard, the government of Turkmenistan will establish a
special working group comprising representatives of relevant
agencies to strengthen the legal framework governing maritime
navigation in the country.
The working group will focus on preparing the necessary measures
for Turkmenistan’s accession to the IMO convention aimed at
simplifying international maritime transport procedures.
The organization of a visit by the IMO leadership to
Turkmenistan in 2026 is also under consideration.
These steps are expected to support the integration of
Turkmenistan’s national maritime fleet into the global logistics
system and contribute to the development of the country’s transport
corridors.
