In Tashkent in November 2025, the European Union, GIZ, and Expertise France signed a tripartite agreement to launch the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (TCTC) Capacity Development Program, the IIC reports.

The program aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the TCTC — a route connecting Central Asia with Europe. The initiative’s goal is to establish a predictable and competitive transport corridor that promotes economic growth and regional development.

The program is scheduled for implementation from 2026 to 2029 and is carried out by GIZ in partnership with Expertise France.

From March 24 to 27, 2026, a working mission took place in Turkmenistan, led by Asel Uzagalieva, Deputy Head of the “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia” (TFCA) project. The delegation included representatives from Expertise France.

The purpose of the visit was to meet with public and private institutions to identify priority activities. Discussions were held with the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the State Plant Quarantine Service, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Turkmenistan Transport and Logistics Center (TULM), as well as the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan.
The delegation also visited the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port and met with representatives of the State Maritime and River Transport Service and the port management to discuss further cooperation.