Vice-premier, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov informed President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the measures for implementation of international initiatives of the Head of the State on sustainable transport.
It was mentioned that cooperation in this sector is one of strategic directions of global agenda. Our country make steadfast work in this direction including with competent international organizations, the partnership with which has fruitful character. This is indicated by the adoption of relative Resolutions of the UN General Assembly initiated by Turkmen leader.
Under the expansion of interregional and international economic cooperation in Eurasian space, Turkmenistan made several proposals on establishment of transport and communication corridors, which efficient involvement would give the opportunity for further increment of the volumes of cargo and passenger transportation along North South and West East directions.
Integrated modernization of national transport system is carried out under the leadership of the Head of the State along with the construction of new infrastructural facilities.
Cooperation with the International Association of Freight Forwarders (FIATA), which leader took part in International forum “The Great Silk Route.Toward New Levels of Development” on May 2 in Avaza National Tourist zone, is consolidated.
As for today, national profile structure of 150 countries of the world are the members of the FIATA, which headquarter is located in Glattbrugg (Switzerland).
In this regard, the Vice-premier, the Head of the MFA submitted the proposal on the foundation of Turkmen National Logistic and Freight forwarding Association with its further joining to the FIATA for the review by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
In this regard, the Head of the State highlighted active position of neutral Turkmenistan in the issues of international cooperation in transport and communication sector, consolidation and expansion of efficient partnership in this strategic direction in modern time is integral factor of sustainable development on regional and global scale.
Having approved the proposal on consolidation of the cooperation with the FIATA and foundation of Turkmen National Logistic and Freight forwarding Association, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov instructed the Vice-premier to take appropriate measures for the support and practical implementation of constructive initiatives on sustainable transport.