ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 27.
Turkmenistan has identified the development of the Trans-Caspian
corridor as a central priority in its evolving relations with the
European Union, Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov said,
Trend reports via the
Turkmen Embassy in Brussels.
Palvanov made the statement during his meeting with Maia Bakran
Marchich, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. The discussions
primarily centered around enhancing transport connectivity,
advancing logistics infrastructure, and preparing for potential
outcomes ahead of a forthcoming visit by the President of
Turkmenistan to Brussels.
The Ambassador emphasized the completion of the
Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, the ongoing modernization of the
national road network, and the pivotal role of the Turkmenbashi
seaport, positioning it as a crucial hub along the Caspian route.
Special attention was also directed toward customs coordination
with neighboring countries and the promotion of regionally aligned
strategies.
Both sides acknowledged the increasing strategic significance of
the Trans-Caspian transport corridor, recognizing its potential as
a vital link between Europe and Asia.
