President of Turkmenistan Invites SCO Members to the Trans-Caspian Route
President of Turkmenistan Invites SCO Members to the Trans-Caspian Route
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian and Caspian corridors, noting that they provide economic opportunities, enhance efficiency, and offer full access to global markets for SCO member states.
Turkmenistan’s Head of State, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, highlighted the significance of the Trans-Caspian and Caspian corridors during his speech at the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus” event in China.
Berdimuhamedov stated that these corridors represent a strategic route offering economic opportunities, increased efficiency, and full access to world markets for SCO member countries.
In his address, the President noted that the favorable political and legal environment in the Caspian Sea creates positive prospects for SCO countries to participate in regional trade activities.
He also recalled that the topic was discussed in detail at the recently held UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan and thanked SCO members for their participation in the forum.
Emphasis on Turkmenbashi Port
President Berdimuhamedov particularly highlighted the capabilities of the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port. He stressed that this multifunctional port is ready for practical dialogue to be used in line with the interests of the SCO.
The Turkmen leader underlined that his country is open to close cooperation with all parties, including SCO member states, to maximize the potential of the North-South and East-West corridors. This statement underscores Turkmenistan’s goal of making the Caspian corridor a key part of global trade.