Uzbekistan and the USA discuss the forms of utilizing the Trans-Caspian Corridor

Uzbekistan and the USA are seeking new avenues of collaboration in employing the Trans-Caspian Corridor, which links China, the Caucasus countries, and Europe. This information was conveyed by the press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan.

According to the report, a meeting took place on August 14 of this year at the Ministry of Transport, attended by representatives from the US Embassy in Uzbekistan and the USAID project "Trade and Industry in Central Asia."

The meeting underscored the significant role of transportation and logistics in fostering sustainable economic growth and prosperity through the advancement of international trade between Europe and Asia.

In light of this, the parties explored possibilities for the development of intermodal and multimodal cross-border and transit transport services connecting Central Asia and the European Union. They also deliberated on forging novel forms of cooperation along the Trans-Caspian Corridor.

For context, the Trans-Caspian international transport route spans from China to Kazakhstan, traversing the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, the Black Sea, and ultimately reaching European nations.

It's worth recalling that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the necessity of harnessing the potential of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor during the "Central Asia - European Union" summit held in Cholponota on June 2 of this year.