Turkmenistan, EU Focus On Forging Environmentally Friendly Transport Corridors
Date
10/4/2024 5:10:43 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 4.
Turkmenistan's favorable geographical position opens up prospects
for the creation of new environmentally friendly and efficient
transport corridors between Asia and Europe, Trend reports via
Turkmenistan's official media.
According to the information, this was stated at the meeting of
the European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation Jutta
Urpilainen with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat.
Jutta Urpilainen lauded Turkmenistan for its dependable position
as a transport LINK between Europe and Asia and stressed the need
for eco-friendly transportation corridors.
In response, the head of the host nation stressed the need for
closer collaboration with the EU in this area.
“The creation of environmentally friendly, safe, efficient and
reliable transport corridors is necessary to support sustainable
economic and social development and is extremely important in
strengthening international cooperation and trade relations between
countries,” he noted.
Furthermore, President Berdimuhamedov expressed confidence that
corridors such as North-South and East-West will turn into reliable
bridges for trade between Eurasian countries.
“We highly value the partnership with the European Union. The
Turkmen side is ready to further strengthen fruitful ties,” the
president said.
The sides also noted that Turkmenistan is currently rolling up
its sleeves and embarking on a series of ambitious projects aimed
at paving the way for transportation development across the
Eurasian landscape, step by step.
As the meeting wrapped up, the parties shook hands and exchanged
good vibes, putting their cards on the table about their commitment
to see all the planned projects through to the finish line.
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