Baku, Azerbaijan, March 20. The Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO) plans to focus its efforts on
integrating transit corridors through Turkmenistan into the broader
ECO transport network and optimizing existing transit corridors in
Turkmenistan, Secretary General of ECO, Asad M. Khan, said in an
interview with Trend.
According to him, ECO is committed to optimizing existing
transit corridors, such as the Tejen-Sarakhs-Mashhad and
Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway routes, while exploring new
initiatives to improve multimodal transport networks
“Future efforts will focus on integrating these routes into the
broader ECO transport framework, facilitating smoother trade flows
and strengthening regional economic ties. Through these efforts,
ECO aims to foster regional cooperation, ensure sustainable and
efficient transit connectivity, and reinforce Turkmenistan’s
pivotal role in advancing the region’s transport and trade
networks,” he said.
The ECO Secretary General also noted that, as a strategic hub at
the crossroads of major trade routes, Turkmenistan plays a vital
role in regional connectivity and actively participates in ECO’s
transport initiatives.
“ECO is strengthening its collaboration with Turkmenistan in the
transport and transit sectors by advancing key infrastructure
projects, streamlining transit procedures, and enhancing policy
coordination,” he said.
Asad M. Khan further noted that over the years, agreements have
been concluded, and key decisions made to enhance regional
integration and maximize the region’s economic potential.
“Recently, I had a very productive meeting with Rashid Meredov,
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Turkmenistan, and discussed concrete steps to deepen our
cooperative engagements,” he added.