BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. Turkmenistan
has proposed establishing a UN-backed international center for
sustainable trade logistics and customs cooperation, as well as a
transregional transport corridor through the Caspian Sea.
This was announced in a statement by the delegation of
Turkmenistan at the general debate of the 81st session of the
United Nations General Assembly.
The statement said that the proposed International Centre for
Sustainable Trade Logistics and Customs Cooperation could serve as
a platform for harmonizing procedures, exchanging best practices,
digitalizing transit and expanding developing countries' access to
global markets.
Turkmenistan also proposed establishing a transregional
transport corridor linking South and Central Asia with Europe
through the Caspian Sea.
The country officials announced that development of the corridor
could help diversify transport routes, strengthen connectivity,
expand trade and promote closer economic ties among the
regions.
The proposals are part of Turkmenistan's broader approach to
sustainable transport and connectivity. The country said it would
continue work on creating a Global Atlas of Sustainable Transport
Connectivity, designed to assess progress, identify infrastructure
gaps and coordinate international efforts.
Turkmenistan also said it would actively support implementation
of the Awaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing
Countries for 2024-2034 and the Awaza Political Declaration.
The country noted that it had been elected Chair of the Group of
Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027-2028 and said it viewed
the position as an opportunity to advance practical cooperation in
areas including transport and energy connectivity.
The Turkmen delegation said the country would continue working
to translate international agreements into concrete infrastructure,
trade and investment projects.
