Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan mull increase in maritime cargo transportation

A working meeting was held in Baku between the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the director of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, Parahat Dzhumaev, and the director of Baku International Sea Port LLC, Eldar Salahov.

As Report informs with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the parties discussed prospects for increasing cargo flows through the ports of Turkmenbashi, Baku, Poti, Batumi, and Constanta.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are consistently strengthening their strategic partnership, paying special attention to the development of logistics between the ports of Turkmenbashi and Baku (Port of Alat). In particular, measures to increase cargo flow across the Caspian Sea, expand transport links, and develop the Middle Corridor in the context of growing mutual trade were discussed.

The parties also noted that significant progress has been made in recent years in simplifying cross-border and customs procedures, while reducing tariffs for maritime and railway services has contributed to the growth of multimodal transportation and increased transit container handling.

"The parties also discussed issues related to the development of the international transit and transport corridor Caspian Sea - Black Sea, including prospects for increasing cargo transportation through the ports of Turkmenbashi, Baku, Poti, Batumi, and Constanta. The importance of enhancing cooperation with all interested partners, including the European Union, was noted. Emphasizing the global nature and broad prospects of this corridor, the meeting participants also considered issues of establishing effective information exchange," the Turkmen ministry said.