# Turkic states advance Asia-Europe transport projects as new opportunities emerge

https://mins.news/en/item/122823

- euronews, 2026-10-30 16:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/turkic-states-press-on-with-asia-europe-transport-projects-as-new-opportunities-emerge

> The Ankara Declaration underscored trade and transport cooperation among Turkic states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects involving critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan and reaffirmed a $15 billion (€13.5 billion) trade target with Kazakhstan.

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