Turkmenistan joins regional aviation talks in Astana
13.08.2025 | 10:40 |Turkmenistan is participating in the Second Meeting of the Working Group on Civil Aviation Cooperation between Central Asian countries and China, which is being held in Astana. Representatives from aviation agencies, airlines, and airports of Turkmenistan, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are all in attendance.
Key Discussion Points and Chinese Proposals
The conference is focused on several key areas, including:
Expanding air traffic
Improving the quality of passenger and cargo transportation
Modernizing airports
Strengthening flight safety
China has presented five key proposals to enhance cooperation. These include simplifying customs procedures, reducing the cost of aviation fuel, and developing technical exchanges.
Opportunities for Turkmenistan
For Turkmenistan, which holds a strategic position at the crossroads of major transport routes, these discussions offer new opportunities to:
Strengthen ties with neighboring countries.
Develop its aviation infrastructure.
Expand its international flight routes.
The event aims to create a unified Eurasian aviation space, with Turkmenistan playing a vital role as a transit and tourism hub for the region.
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