Turkmenistan has proposed establishing a transregional transport corridor under the auspices of the United Nations to link South and Central Asia with Europe through the Caspian Sea, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Vepa Hajiyev made the proposal Sept. 28 during the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN reported.
According to Hajiyev, the corridor would help diversify routes, strengthen transport connectivity, expand trade and promote closer economic ties among the regions. The initiative was put forward as part of Turkmenistan’s priorities for developing sustainable, safe and inclusive transport systems and implementing the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport for 2026-2035.
As part of the Decade, Turkmenistan will continue work on creating a Global Atlas of Sustainable Transport Connectivity, an analytical and information tool for assessing progress, identifying infrastructure gaps and coordinating international efforts. The country also intends to support implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for 2024-2034, with particular attention to transport and energy connectivity.
In addition, Turkmenistan proposed establishing an International Center for Sustainable Trade Logistics and Customs Cooperation in the country under the auspices of the United Nations. Hajiyev said the center could serve as a practical platform for harmonizing procedures, exchanging best practices, digitalizing transit and expanding developing countries’ access to global markets. Turkmenistan was elected chair of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027-2028.
