ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, December 7. President
Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired a Cabinet meeting, reviewing the
government’s work in the transport and communications sector over
the first 11 months of the year, Trend reports via the Parliament of Turkmenistan.
According to government officials, between January and November,
the sector reported 112.8% growth in completed works and services.
Passenger transport across road, rail, air, sea, and river networks
reached 103.4% of the planned level compared with the same period
last year. Sectoral performance included 105.9% growth in railway
services, 115.4% in road transport, 110.8% in civil aviation
(Türkmenhowaýollary), 103.1% in sea and river transport, and 119.3%
in the Ministry of Communications.
President Berdimuhamedov highlighted the need to strengthen and
modernize the sector’s infrastructure, further improve the
transport and logistics system, expand transit services, and ensure
high-quality service for the population. He instructed the deputy
prime minister to focus on these priorities.
Earlier, Turkmenistan officially launched an interdepartmental
electronic data exchange system based on Estonia’s X-Road platform
as part of its broader efforts to advance the country’s digital
transport initiatives. The system connects 10 ministries and
government departments, along with 12 electronic state services,
one of which is aimed at facilitating transportation of goods via
crucial transport links.
