The transport and communication complex of Turkmenistan demonstrated significant growth in 2024, reaching 119.1% in the performance of works and services in January-October. This was announced by the Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakiyev at a government meeting.
"During the reporting period, the growth rate in the performance of works and services in the whole complex amounted to 119.1 percent," the State Information Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) quotes Chakiyev.
According to the report, cargo transportation by all modes of transport increased by 3.3%, and passenger transportation – by 4.3%. The largest growth was shown by the agency "Türkmenhowa Dollar" – 154.5%. Significant dynamics were also demonstrated by "Türkmenaragatnaşyk" (114.6%), "Türkmeneñizderýaýollary" (114%) and "Türkmenawtoulaglary" (110%).
The meeting also discussed the implementation of the concept of digital economy development and the construction of new transport facilities in various regions of the country.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov set tasks for further modernization of the transport system, improving the quality of services and expanding the digitalization of the industry. Special attention was paid to the development of the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant in accordance with international standards.
