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High-Level Meeting Held at Baku International Sea Port with Turkmen Delegation

02 Apr. 06:44

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As part of the official visit of the Turkmen delegation to Azerbaijan, a key meeting took place at the Baku International Sea Trade Port between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, N. Atagulyyev, and the Chairman of "Azerbaijan Railways" (ADY), Rovshan Rustamov. The Turkmen delegation was briefed on the port’s strategic operations, its seamless integration with the national railway network, and its growing importance as a transit hub for international cargo flows.

The discussions focused on the continuous improvement of port infrastructure in the Caspian region. Both sides exchanged views on the ongoing development of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, particularly regarding dredging operations to deepen the seabed. These technical advancements are essential for accommodating larger vessels and significantly increasing the overall volume of maritime freight handling between the two nations.

A major highlight of the meeting was the emphasis on digitalizing the data exchange processes between the railway and port authorities of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. The participants agreed that implementing integrated digital solutions is crucial for ensuring synchronized operations, reducing transit times, and enhancing the overall efficiency of the regional transport network.

Furthermore, the parties explored opportunities for expanding multimodal transportation services within the framework of the East-West-East transit corridor. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to intensifying efforts to attract higher cargo volumes along these strategic routes, thereby strengthening the role of both countries in Eurasian logistics and international trade.

















Bangladesh Elects New President

Today in 06:53

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The People's Republic of Bangladesh has appointed a new head of state following a voting procedure in the national parliament. Representative of the Nationalist Party, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has assumed the highest state office. The newly elected leader has already begun receiving official congratulations from foreign counterparts.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent an official message to the new leader of Bangladesh. In his address, the Turkmen head of state expressed warm wishes on the occasion of his election to the high post. The Leader of Turkmenistan wished the new President strong health and success in all initiatives aimed at the progress and prosperity of the Bangladeshi nation.

The political transition was necessitated by the early resignation of former head of state Mohammed Shahabuddin. The previous leader stepped down due to health reasons, which required the parliament to organize elections to fill the vacant presidential post.

The parliamentary vote to elect the head of state took place on August 20, 2026. Following the count, candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir secured a decisive victory with 255 votes from lawmakers, while his competitor Oli Ahmed received 88 votes.