BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 20. The ink has dried on the protocol regarding the outcomes of the consultative meeting to set up the International Association “Eurasian transport route,” Trend reports.
Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Rovshan Rustamov noted that Azerbaijan initiated the establishment of the International Association “Eurasian Transport Route” to improve coordination of international transportation in the region of Central Asia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye with the involvement of Austria and China.
According to him, the association will be a collegial authority, supervising the development of the route concept, tariff policy, and digitalization.
“The interest of China and Austria in this route indicates the recognition of its attractiveness,” Rustamov believes.
The First Deputy Head of Roads of the State Unitary Enterprise “Tajikistan Railways” Sorbon Gulakhmadov, in turn, mentioned that the establishment of the International Association “Eurasian Transport Route” will increase the volume of freight transportation between countries in the global region of Eurasia.
“Experience proves that for effective operation of transportation, it is necessary to develop and improve infrastructure, and build optimal transportation routes and communications. The Government of Tajikistan pays great attention to the development of the transport sector, especially the development of transport corridors, railway infrastructure, and turning the country into a transit zone. The Middle Corridor is one of the promising transportation corridors,” he added.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Uzbek Railways JSC Zufar Narzullaev stated that Uzbek Railways JSC supports the establishment of the International Association “Eurasian Transport Route” as it will strengthen relations between the railway administrations of the countries participating in the route.
“All conditions are being created in Uzbekistan to expand transport and transit potential. Steps are being taken towards the construction and modernization of railroads in the country. In addition, integrated logistics centers are being created in Uzbekistan, and measures have been taken to improve the regulatory and legal framework in this area,” Narzullaev said.
