International transport and transit corridors – theme of a large forum taking place in Ashgabat
One of the most affected areas of the COVID-19 pandemic was global transport and logistics systems. The negative consequences were based on various factors: closure of state borders, introduction of restrictions on the movement of people and goods, disruption of supply chains, decrease in demand and purchasing power.
Topical issues on post-pandemic recovery and adaptation to new realities in international transport will be included in the broader agenda of the international conference to be held on July 18-19 in Ashgabat.
Turkmenistan strives to fully utilize the potential of international transport and transit corridors, increase the volume of transit cargo, simplify customs, visa and other procedures for wider economic integration.
It is in this context that the Government of Turkmenistan is organizing the conference "International Transport and Transit Corridors: interconnectedness and development", which will serve as a platform to exchange opinions, knowledge and experience, as well as to establish and strengthen business ties and introduce innovative ideas in this area. The Forum aims to promote transport connectivity between countries and regions.
The conference is expected to draft recommendations and priorities on how to develop and improve transport connectivity to increase trade potential, identify effective mechanisms for interaction during recovery from COVID-19 and strengthen cooperation between business and government agencies.
The first UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport was held in Ashgabat in November 2016. The Second UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport was held in Beijing in a hybrid format in October 2021. The Beijing Statement, an outcome of the conference, notes that COVID–19 pandemic seriously disrupted the system of transport services and networks at all levels. The Beijing Statement emphasizes that the recovery of the transport sector requires longer-term changes in both demand and supply for these services, which indicates that the sector needs to change and adapt accordingly.
In the modern world, transport ensures the mobility of people and goods, promotes economic growth, while improving access to quality services such as healthcare, education and finance. World trade generates large flow of commodities between countries, regions and continents.
Realizing its potential to improve transport connectivity between states and markets, Turkmenistan also initiated key resolutions of the UN General Assembly in the field of sustainable transport. Namely:
– Resolution 69/213 of December 19, 2014 "The role of transport and transit corridors in ensuring international cooperation for sustainable development";
– Resolution 70/197 of December 22, 2015 "Towards comprehensive cooperation between all modes of transport for the development of sustainable multimodal transit corridors"; and
– Resolution 72/212 of December 20, 2017 "Strengthening links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals".
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