The 12th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers of Transport convened on Wednesday in Tianjin, China, where participating ministers agreed to enhance regional connectivity among member states.
A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of “Silk Road Stations” by the transport sectors of SCO member countries, signaling a step toward more coordinated infrastructure development.
China’s Minister of Transport, Liu Wei, explained that these Silk Road Stations will provide essential services like parking areas, rest zones, and hot water for international freight drivers, aiming to ease the burden on transport workers across SCO regions.
This initiative is designed to fill vital infrastructure gaps along major trade corridors, which have seen rapid growth in cross-border traffic but suffer from a lack of adequate rest and maintenance facilities—issues that contribute to driver fatigue and logistical delays.
Representatives from countries including Pakistan, Mongolia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan also participated in the meeting. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in key transport projects, such as improving the China-Europe Railway Express and advancing the use of electronic permits for international road transport.
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