International Conference “International transport and transit corridors: interconnection and development” will take place on July 18-19 in Ashgabat. The primary focus of the conference will be the issues of post-pandemic recovery and adaptation to new realities in international transport and development of effective international transport and transit corridors.
The Conference is organized by Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.
It is a prestigious event, which is planned to be held annually in order to expand the activities of national transport enterprises in international communications and strengthen international cooperation between Turkmen state organizations and major logistics institutions and international organizations focused on transport and logistics systems.
The Government of Turkmenistan has made important progress in promoting national and regional connectivity, especially in the development of transit transport infrastructure (road, rail and air infrastructure), as well as in promoting faster transit and encouraging investment and diversification. In this regard, the extensive experience of Turkmenistan, especially in the field of implementation of the decisions of the Global Conferences on Sustainable Transport will be useful for the participants of the Conference.
Turkmenistan has also initiated key resolutions in the field of sustainable transport.
The Conference will bring together senior representatives of the Turkmen government, CEOs of national and international transport companies, senior management of logistics organizations as well as major international financial institutions. Key topics for discussion will include:
- Post-pandemic recovery of the transport and logistics sector: new challenges and opportunities
- Digitalization of the transport and communication complex: a glance into the future
- Environmental aspects of sustainable transport – development of green infrastructure
- Prospects for Public-Private Partnership in realizing the transit potential of Turkmenistan
- The role of science and education in the development of the transport and communication complex
The Conference’s sessions and panel discussions will be attended by the representatives of numerous international organizations and financial institutions – UN, OSCE, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan.
Participation and business meetings on the sidelines of the conference will increase delegates’ understanding of the potential investment opportunities in the field of international transportation and prospects for long-term cooperation. Participation in the conference is also available online via Zoom Professional platform.
For more information, please contact the office of “Turkmen Logistics” Association.
