Tajikistan proposes new regional transit corridor

Tehran, IRNA – Minister of Transport of Tajikistan Azim Ibrohim has suggested a new multi-dimensional corridor among China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey. Ibrohim made the remarks at an international conference on logistics and its benefits in developing transportation between Tajikistan and other regional nations, proposing a new corridor for transit of commodities from China to Turkey via Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The minister went on to say that the section of the new corridor, which is located in Tajikistan, has been opened in Kulob city in Khatlon region, southern Tajikistan. He also mentioned that goods are expected to be transited by the use of different methods, such as railways, trucks, ships, and airplanes. Pointing to the fact that the multi-dimensional corridor between China and Turkey would help revitalize the grand Silk Road, the Tajik minister said that the use of the corridor will decrease distance and cost of transportation, which will also enhance economic uniformity, so it would be more effective than other existing corridors. Issues such as electronic bill of loading and online booking system are being scrutinized, he noted, saying that such equipment will simplify logistic procedures. The economic and practical transportation system would provide Tajikistan with the opportunity to improve its own economic, social and political unity along with utilizing its geographical situation to play a role as a transit corridor between East and West countries of the region. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish