ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 7. Turkmenistan
and Uzbekistan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in
transport, logistics, and communications, Trend reports via the press service of the
Turkmen Government.
The talks were held in Ashgabat between Batyr Annayev, Deputy
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, and
Ravshanbek Alimov, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to
Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, the parties emphasized the consistent growth
in bilateral trade turnover and the progressive advancement of
their trade and economic relations in recent years.
A key focus of the discussions was the modernization of
transport infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the transit potential
of both nations. Additionally, practical measures were explored to
create more favorable conditions for international freight
carriers, which included tariff optimization and the simplification
of administrative procedures.
The sides also highlighted the importance of developing modern
communication systems as a basis for integrating the region into
global logistics chains and ensuring sustainable economic
growth.
