BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Turkmenistan and
Tajikistan have discussed increasing rail freight volumes and
developing a stable tariff policy.
This was reflected in a press release issued by the press
service of the Turkmen government.
According to the press service, the issues were discussed during
a meeting between Turkmen Deputy Railway Transport Minister Sylap
Nurberdiyev and a Tajik delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the
Tajik Railways state enterprise Karimzoda Rajabmurod.
"The sides reviewed current areas of partnership, paying
particular attention to increasing freight volumes and developing a
sustainable tariff policy," the press release said.
According to the government, the participants also exchanged
views on strengthening transport and logistics links between the
two countries.
Relations between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have gained
momentum in recent months, particularly in trade, transport, and
business cooperation. According to official Tajik statistics,
bilateral trade reached about $10.7 million in the first half of
2026, with Tajik exports totaling $3.1 million and imports from
Turkmenistan amounting to $7.6 million.
Economic ties have also been reinforced through business
diplomacy. Earlier this month, the second meeting of the
Turkmen-Tajik Business Council was held in Dushanbe, where
representatives of the two countries discussed expanding trade,
investment cooperation, and direct contacts between entrepreneurs.
Officials from both sides described bilateral relations as entering
a new stage of practical economic engagement.
Transport remains one of the central pillars of bilateral
cooperation. In addition to expanding rail links, both countries
view improved connectivity as part of broader regional transit
initiatives linking Central Asia with the Caspian region, Iran, and
international markets. Against this backdrop, the latest railway
talks reflect a continued focus on facilitating freight flows and
improving the competitiveness of regional transport corridors.
