The Asian Development Bank has published the results of the Cross-Border Trade and Transport Facilitation Index (CBTTFI), in which Turkmenistan's border crossing points demonstrated impeccable performance. According to the report, Turkmen border crossing points received the maximum score of 100% in the key category of ‘transport regulation’. This was reported by the online publication AsmanNews.

The study covered six border crossing points in five countries in the region. Other participants included the Azerbaijani crossing point ‘Qırmızı Körpü’, which showed 71% overall efficiency, the Uzbek crossing point ‘Yallama’, which ranked with a total score of 77%, and the Pakistani ‘Torham’, which stood out for its best results in coordinating customs procedures (88%) and supporting transit operations (82%).

ADB experts emphasise that Turkmenistan's performance in these areas strengthens its strategic position in the development of regional trade routes and transport and logistics cooperation. The data obtained is particularly important for optimising international freight transport and further integration of transport systems in Central Asia.

The bank's report testifies to Turkmenistan's significant progress in establishing an effective border control and customs administration system, which contributes to improving the business environment and investment attractiveness of the country.