BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 16. Uzbekistan
Railways has reached agreements with railway administrations in
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan to increase
freight volumes, expand transit and import shipments, and make more
effective use of existing regional transport corridors, during the
8th International Business Forum “NEW SILK WAY” in Kazakhstan on
October 14-16.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekistan Railways,
following bilateral meetings held by Z.G. Narzullayev, chairman of
the board of Uzbekistan Railways.
The discussions focused on attracting additional freight flows,
expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and improving the use of
existing railway routes across the region.
The participants also addressed ways to improve railway
logistics efficiency, coordinate transportation operations and
ensure timely cargo deliveries. They emphasized the importance of
developing convenient and competitive logistics services on
international routes.
The meetings concluded with agreements aimed at increasing
freight volumes. The parties also expressed mutual interest in
strengthening regional transport connectivity and expanding
cooperation in the railway sector.
The agreements are intended to support closer coordination among
regional railway operators and improve the use of existing
transport infrastructure to facilitate international freight
movements.
The forum took place in Astana as part of Kazakhstan Transport
Week, alongside the 29th TransLogistica Kazakhstan international
exhibition. It brought together government officials, international
organizations, transport and logistics companies, and industry
experts to discuss the development of international transport
corridors, digital supply chains and logistics infrastructure.
