A thematic event dedicated to discussing Turkmenistan's role in fostering transport connectivity between Europe and Asia was held in Brussels, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium.

The event was attended by ambassadors accredited in Brussels, representatives of European institutions, think tanks, business circles, and the media. Diplomatic World Project Director Alberto Turkstra moderated the event.

The event opened with a presentation by a delegation from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. Kerim Berdiyev, a representative of the agency, described measures to modernize the customs system, digitalize procedures, increase the throughput of checkpoints, and reduce cargo clearance times. He noted that the introduction of modern standards and risk management tools contributes to increased transit efficiency.

Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, emphasized that in today's environment, transport and logistics are an important element of the stability of the international economic system.

"Turkmenistan, located at the intersection of key East-West and North-South routes, views its geographic location not only as an advantage, but also as a responsibility to be a reliable link in the international transport architecture," the diplomat stated.

The event was also attended by Charlotte Adriaan, Head of Unit, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European Commission, and Christian Terhesch, Member of the European Parliament, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The discussion participants noted the growing interest of European institutions in transport connectivity with Central Asia, including the development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor.

Speakers emphasized Turkmenistan's growing role in connecting continents. It was noted that, amid the transformation of global supply chains, the importance of reliable transport routes through Central Asia is significantly increasing.