The fifth meeting of the High-Level Group of the DARYA Regional Programme opened in Ashgabat on 13 October 2026, focusing on skills development for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Participants discussed training qualified professionals for the transport and logistics sector, improving vocational education and strengthening cooperation among Central Asian countries.

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova noted that improving transport connectivity helps expand regional and international cooperation. She emphasized that efficient transport corridors require both modern infrastructure and a skilled workforce.

Particular attention was paid to human capital development, aligning vocational education with labour market needs and enhancing the competitiveness of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor.

The agenda also covered the exchange of experience between Central Asian countries and the European Union, cooperation among government bodies, educational institutions and the private sector, and future priorities for regional cooperation.

The meeting is ongoing.