BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. Ports are
strategic multimodal hubs for landlocked countries, the
Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the TRACECA
Intergovernmental Commission, Jasurbek Choriev said, Trend's
correspondent reports.
He made the remark at the international conference "The Role of
Ports in Regional Connectivity and Strategic Cooperation" held as
part of the “Meeting on Interaction and Confidence-Building
Measures in Asia” (AGEM-CICA)
Jasurbek Choriev noted that ports connect sea routes with
railways and highways and provide access to regional and
international markets.
“The Technical Annex on Commercial Maritime Transport sets out
important obligations for TRACECA member states. These include
reducing inefficient dwell time at ports, expediting port and
customs clearance, and ensuring efficient land connectivity and
multimodal transport services. During our recent visits to the Baku
International Sea Trade Port and the ports of Poti and Alat, we
discussed practical priorities with port and transportation
operators. Port capacity must be supported by coordinated rail
operations, efficient logistics processes, and effective
documentation procedures. We must act responsibly toward the
environment.TRACECA supports sustainable development goals and
recognizes the importance of protecting the ecosystems of the
Caspian and Black Seas while developing transportation
infrastructure and promoting trade,” he said.
