The Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan released a joint statement on the occasion of the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary, APA reports, citing the U.S. Department of State.
The statement mentioned the role of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) in the development of regional transit connections.
Among the goals set by the countries are provisions related to the Trans-Caspian Trade Route (Middle Corridor).
The parties agreed to strengthen supply chain connectivity and resilience by fully developing the potential of the Trans-Caspian Trade Route (aka Trans-Caspian International Transport Route) and connecting it to the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) to secure the movement of cargo, information, and energy for the benefit of the C5+1 countries and the world; continue striving toward harmonized, transparent customs regimes; expand aviation connectivity among the C5+1 countries to foster greater commercial and cultural ties; and, reinforce commercial connections and support workforce professionalization through educational exchanges that facilitate training in the technology, extractive, and other high-growth sectors.