The General Director of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers M. Chakiyev, during the regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 29, reported on the measures taken to train international-level specialists in the field of road transportation, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

It was reported that currently great importance is attached to expanding the geography of cargo transportation, including to European countries. In this regard, the agency "Turkmenavtoulaglary" together with the Public Association "Association of International Road Carriers of Turkmenistan", which is a member of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), is carrying out an analysis of cargo transportation. Based on its results, the need for professional training of drivers and operators of vehicles engaged in international transportation was determined.

In this context, information was voiced about the expediency of opening a training center by the Association of Automotive Schools and the Public Association “Association of International Road Carriers of Turkmenistan”, which will be accredited by the International Road Transport Union (IRU).

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that one of the most important tasks in the transport and logistics sector is the training of international-level specialists. This will make it possible in the future to significantly expand road freight transportation routes from our country, including connections to European countries. Having approved the proposal to open a training center accredited by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the head of Turkmenistan ordered to begin relevant work in this direction.