On 17 February 2026, the 88th session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) commenced its work in Geneva. The Committee is one of the key international platforms for the development of transport and transport policy. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. 

The current 88th session of the ITC brings together heads of transport authorities of Member States, leaders of international organizations, representatives of relevant institutions, the transport business community, and experts. The event is attended by the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annayev.

Priority agenda items include the automation of transport operations, digitalization of infrastructure, development of international transport corridors, and harmonization of the regulatory and legal framework.

The session is held under the overarching theme “Advancing Innovation for the Future of Inland Transport” and focuses on innovation, automation, digitalization, infrastructure development, and enhancing the resilience of international transport systems.

Within the framework of the High-Level Segment, ministerial panel discussions were held on the implementation of intelligent transport solutions, digital connectivity, and strengthening transport links in support of sustainable trade.

In his address during the High-Level Segment, the head of the Turkmen delegation emphasized that Turkmenistan regards the digital transformation of the transport sector as a strategic priority of state policy. Particular attention was paid to the systematic modernization of the regulatory framework in the field of electronic document management, the introduction of intergovernmental data exchange mechanisms, and the development of digital transport corridors along the North-South and East-West routes.

Special note was also made of the practical cooperation with UNECE, including in the digital transformation of multimodal transport and the development of automated data exchange systems.

The statement underscored the alignment of national initiatives with the global sustainable development agenda, including the Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026-2035 proclaimed at the initiative of Turkmenistan.

The session will continue until 20 February 2026.