DUSHANBE. October 20, 2022 /NIAT «Khovar»/. Dushanbe hosted an international conference on logistics and its advantages in the development of Tajikistan’s transport communications with the countries of the region, the Transportation Ministry reported.

The discussion centered around the launch of a new transport corridor in the direction of China — Tajikistan — Uzbekistan — Turkmenistan — Iran — Turkey, and thereafter to the European countries.

“The conference contributed to the solution of the most important task — ensuring the sustainable development of multimodal transportation of goods, gave an effective start to the use of the new corridor through China — Tajikistan — Uzbekistan — Turkmenistan — Iran — Turkey, then — European countries,” said the Minister of Transportation of Tajikistan Azim Ibrohim.

He proposed to create a working group from among the representatives of the transport departments of the countries participating in this corridor to achieve the intended goal.

According to him, the opening of a new corridor will make it possible to develop constructive solutions for the strategic development of the transport industry in the region.

“We consider the use of the corridor effective in terms of reducing distances and reducing the cost of transporting goods in relation to existing corridors. Another advantage is the connection of the territory of Tajikistan with China through the highway, which contributes to the revival of the Great Silk Road and regional economic integration,” Ibrohim said.

The delegations from 15 countries, including eight international organizations, leading scientists of the state transport industry, ministries and agencies also attended the conference.