Turkmenistan and Austria Aim to Develop Cooperation in Railway Transport
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Turkmenistan and Austria discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in railway transport. The talks focused on modernizing railway infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies and strengthening cooperation with Liebherr. The Austrian delegation was invited to the ITTC 2026 international…
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Railway Transport of Turkmenistan between Minister Mämmet Akmämmedow and a delegation from the Republic of Austria led by Christina Schwarz-Fuchs, President of the Austrian Federal Council. During the talks, the parties discussed opportunities to develop mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the railway transport sector.
The meeting was also attended by Austria’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Etienne Berchtold, and representatives of the “Liebherr” Group.
During the meeting, the Turkmen side briefed the guests on the ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s railway infrastructure, renew its rolling stock and expand Turkmenistan’s transit and transport potential.
The discussions also covered the supply of specialized machinery and equipment by “Liebherr,” the establishment of technical maintenance services, the introduction of digital technologies and the training of specialists in relevant fields.
The Austrian representatives expressed their interest in expanding transport cooperation with Turkmenistan and emphasized the importance of exchanging technologies and expertise. Both sides stated their readiness to continue discussions on identifying specific projects and developing long-term cooperation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Mämmet Akmämmedow invited the Austrian delegation to participate in the international forum and exhibition “International Transport and Transit Corridors: Connectivity and Development – 2026” (ITTC 2026), scheduled to take place on November 26–28, 2026.
The event, aimed at advancing transport corridors, logistics systems, digital infrastructure and international cooperation, is dedicated to World Sustainable Transport Day, which is observed annually on November 26 at the initiative of Turkmenistan.