ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 23.
Turkmenistan and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission
for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) discussed the growing partnership,
Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCAP Shombi Sharp wrote on his X
account,
Trend reports.
The talks were held between Shombi Sharp and Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and focused on regional
cooperation on transport, energy, and digital connectivity.
Earlier, in an exclusive interview with Trend, Sharp highlighted
how Turkmenistan’s proactive strategy in digitalizing and
harmonizing legal frameworks has effectively lowered trade and
transport expenses, while also enhancing interregional
connectivity.
"Our research shows that full implementation of paperless trade
could help Turkmenistan and other Central Asian economies reduce
trade costs by 15%. This efficiency ensures that trade benefits
reach every community," Sharp emphasized.
In January 2026, a delegation led by Sharp made a visit to
Turkmenistan for the SPECA Economic Forum, which took place on
January 21-22 in Ashgabat. This event served as a pivotal element
of SPECA Week, orchestrated under the auspices of the United
Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia
(SPECA).
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