Ashgabat

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The Ashgabat Agreement is a multimodal transport and transit

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corridor signed in 2011 by Kazakhstan

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Uzbekistan

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Oman

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and Qatar 1.The agreement came into effect in 2016

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India joining in 2018 1. Its primary goal is to facilitate the

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transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.

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enhancing regional connectivity and trade 1.

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Key Points:

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1. Objective: To create an international transport and transit

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corridor

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improving connectivity between Central Asia and the

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Persian Gulf 1.

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2. Members: Initially signed by Uzbekistan

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Turkmenistan

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Oman

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and Qatar 1. Kazakhstan and Pakistan joined later

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India became a member in 2018

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3. Synchronization: The agreement aims to synchronize with other

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regional transport corridors

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such as the International North-South

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Transport Corridor (INSTC) 1

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4. Infrastructure: Focuses on enhancing road

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rail

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infrastructure to ease the movement of goods and people 2

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5. Economic Impact: Reduces trade barriers

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simplifies customs

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procedures

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and promotes investment opportunities to boost

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economic cooperation 2

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The Ashgabat Agreement is a significant step towards improving

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regional connectivity and fostering economic growth in the Eurasian

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region 2

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What do you think about this initiative?

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