New investments push Trans-Caspian Corridor into its next phase

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New investments push Trans-Caspian Corridor into its next phase  At the Tashkent Investors Forum, officials detailed new rail, port, and digital upgrades, stressing that coordinated reforms and harmonised border systems are essential for scaling the corridor.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/01/new-investments-push-trans-caspian-corridor-into-its-next-phase  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00A new set of infrastructure commitments is set to accelerate development of the Trans-Caspian

00:08Transport Corridor, the route linking Europe with the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

00:13The corridor has become one of the fastest-growing alternatives to traditional east-west trade routes,

00:19while reducing dependence on vulnerable or politically risky routes.

00:23During the Trans-Caspian Corridor and Connectivity Investors Forum that took place in Tashkent,

00:28governments, investors and international lenders gathered to push the project into its next phase.

00:34This is important for the European Union because we need new partnerships

00:39and we also are seeking new business opportunities for our companies on the field of trade, energy and transport.

00:49There are many, many possibilities.

00:51This new route which we will establish could really, really raise up all the economy growth,

01:00the trade between Europe and Central Asia.

01:03The European Commission says investment must be matched with reforms.

01:07Brussels wants fast digital systems, modern logistics hubs and predictable border procedures.

01:13Trans-Caspian Corridor can become one of the global major infrastructure projects worldwide.

01:22And if we are successful means in properly investing in the transport connectivity in the roads,

01:30then we can triple it until 2030 and we can increase it five times until 2040.

01:37The EU and its partners announced a series of transport, energy and governance investments

01:43to strengthen the Trans-Caspian transport corridor.

01:46These include 15 million euros for trade facilitation, customs reforms

01:50and 5 million euros in additional EBRZ-backed technical work focused on low-carbon transport.

01:56We are modernizing our infrastructure, building new corridors, liberalizing our policies,

02:03synchronizing our digital systems and platforms where all of the participants are speaking in one language

02:09so that we have very fast-friendly time, sustainable as well as affordable transport services.

02:17Beyond transport, the EU will provide 1 million euros to strengthen public finance systems across 21 countries.

02:25For policymakers and investors, the priority is clear.

02:29Move from discussion to real implementation of the Trans-Caspian Corridor.

02:33Martha Kost stresses that investment depends on reforms, from fast digitalization to stronger roads,

02:39modern logistics hubs and more capacity in ports and rail.

02:43For the EU, this corridor is part of a broader effort to reconnect Europe and Central Asia

02:48through reliable, sustainable infrastructure that can open new opportunities for trade and investment.

02:54Roshana Lekvarva, Euronews, Tashkint.

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