ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 15. The railway agencies of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran have decided to establish a coordination group with international organizations for the KTI railway project, Trend reports.
This decision was made at the 19th International Seminar held in Ashgabat, focused on simplifying trade, transport, and information procedures.
Representatives from transport authorities of Central Asian countries took part in the event. Special attention was given to digitalization and standardization of data exchange within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Participants discussed the need to comply with international standards for the effective functioning of the route connecting China, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and Europe.
Moreover, issues related to the legal recognition of electronic documents and digital signatures, data protection, and the development of databases were addressed.
Following the seminar, recommendations were developed for the development of digital transport corridors aimed at simplifying logistics, reducing bureaucratic barriers, and increasing the competitiveness of the region's transportation system.
The KTI railway project, connecting China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Europe, is an integral part of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. It focuses on modernizing infrastructure, ensuring compliance with global standards, and integrating digital technologies to enhance the competitiveness of regional trade.