BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 27. A delegation from
the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, led by Director Parakhat
Jumayev, met with the management of the Baku International Seaport
to discuss cooperation on developing the Caspian Sea-Black Sea
transport corridor, Trend reports, citing the Turkmen Foreign
Ministry.
The meeting with Director of Baku International Sea Port LLC
Eldar Salahov was also attended by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan
to Azerbaijan, Gurbanmammet Elyasov.
During the talks, the sides highlighted the strategic role of
the Turkmenbashi–Baku route in boosting cargo flows across the
Caspian Sea, strengthening east–west connectivity, and advancing
the Middle Corridor amid growing bilateral trade.
The parties reviewed progress in increasing freight volumes and
simplifying transit procedures. Reductions in maritime and rail
tariffs were noted as key factors supporting the expansion of
multimodal transportation and transit container handling.
Special attention was paid to the development of the Caspian
Sea–Black Sea international transport corridor, linking the ports
of Turkmenbashi, Baku, Poti, Batumi, and Constanta, as well as
prospects for enhancing cooperation with interested partners,
including the European Union.
