BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. Asia’s role in
global economic and technological development is steadily
expanding, with the region’s strength rooted in its diversity,
markets and connectivity potential, Secretary General of the
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
(CICA) Kairat Sarybay said, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
He made the remark during an international conference titled
“The Role of Ports in Regional Connectivity and Strategic
Cooperation” held within the framework of CICA.
He noted that strengthening cooperation among ports could make
regional connectivity safer, more sustainable and beneficial for
all sides. “This conference brings together port authorities,
transport organizations, the private sector and international
partners from across Asia. It provides a valuable platform to
discuss practical issues related to port development, maritime
transport and multimodal connectivity, which are essential for
strengthening regional trade and economic cooperation,” Sarybay
said.
According to him, the efficiency, security and sustainability of
ports directly affect trade costs, market access opportunities and
the competitiveness of economies. “For landlocked member states,
reliable links with maritime infrastructure are indispensable for
full participation in regional and global trade,” he said.
Sarybay also highlighted Azerbaijan’s role during its CICA
chairmanship, noting that connectivity has remained one of the key
priorities. “As coordinator of confidence-building measures in the
priority area of developing safe and efficient transport corridor
systems, Azerbaijan has initiated and supported a number of
conferences, expert discussions and other events aimed at promoting
practical cooperation among CICA member states,” he added.
