Minister of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan Mammet Akmammedov invited Austrian entrepreneurs to participate in the International Conference and Exhibition «International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2026» (ITTC 2026). According to the Orient news agency, the invitation was extended during a meeting with Chairwoman of the Federal Council of the Republic of Austria Christine Schwarz-Fuchs, held at the Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan.

The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the railway transport sector. M. Akmammedov spoke about the modernization of railway infrastructure, the renewal of rolling stock and the expansion of Turkmenistan’s transit and transport potential.

Particular attention was paid to possible cooperation with Liebherr, including the supply of specialized machinery and equipment, technical maintenance, the introduction of digital solutions and the training of specialized personnel.

The Austrian side expressed interest in expanding the partnership and exchanging technologies and expertise. The Turkmen side confirmed its readiness to continue the dialogue to identify specific areas of cooperation.

In connection with World Sustainable Transport Day, established at Turkmenistan’s initiative and observed on November 26, M. Akmammedov invited Austrian entrepreneurs to participate in the International Conference and Exhibition «International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2026» (ITTC 2026). The event will focus on the development of transport corridors, logistics, digital infrastructure and international cooperation.