From Asia to Europe via Kyrgyzstan: CASCA+ route discussed in Tashkent

Society 15 October 2026 10:52
From Asia to Europe via Kyrgyzstan: CASCA+ route discussed in Tashkent
copyright icon Kyrgyz Temir Zholu

Bishkek, Oct. 15, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 7–8, in Tashkent, representatives from the railway administrations of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan discussed the further development of the CASCA+ international multimodal route. Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reports.

Kyrgyzstan was represented at the meeting by a delegation from the enterprise, led by Deputy General Director Dastan Usubakunov.

The participants addressed issues related to the organization of container shipments, the coordination of tariff terms, and the provision of the necessary rolling stock. The CASCA+ route is designed to develop transport connectivity along the corridor spanning the Asia-Pacific region, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye, extending into Europe.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in continued cooperation, enhancing the efficiency of transport operations, and further developing the CASCA+ international transport corridor.