ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 28. The
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) proposed a project to
implement the third priority of the Turkmenistan‑backed Awaza
Programme of Action - “Transit, Transport and Connectivity” -
across the ECO region,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The proposal, along with plans for its implementation, received
the endorsement of the ECO Council during its regular meeting of
the Council of Permanent Representatives of member states, which
was held in Tehran, Iran, on January 27, 2026.
Previously, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the third
priority of the Awaza Programme was integrated into the ECO's draft
document, Strategic Objectives of Economic Cooperation - 2035,
which is anticipated to be adopted in the near future.
Additionally, a dedicated section titled “Awaza Programme of Action
2024-2034 and the ECO Region” has been launched on the official ECO
website.
The Awaza Programme of Action 2024-2034 serves as a regional
framework developed by ECO to guide economic collaboration among
its member states. It outlines key strategic priorities aimed at
enhancing regional connectivity, trade, and transport
infrastructure. The programme places particular emphasis on
advancing transit corridors, logistics development, and
interconnectivity, all in an effort to promote trade and economic
integration within the ECO region.
Turkmenistan played a leading role in advancing the programme’s
third priority - Transit, Transport and Connectivity - reflecting
its broader strategy to enhance regional cooperation and
infrastructure development. The programme also aligns with
international efforts, including discussions within the framework
of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, to
address connectivity challenges in landlocked states.
