Cover title.

“March 2005”.

“Central and South Asian Transport and Trade Forum (CSATTF)”—at head of title.

“This report was prepared by Dr. Mohiuddin Alamgir, ADB consultant in 2004. The analysis and views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of ADB. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Use of the term “country” does not imply any judgment by the ADB as to the legal or other status o any territorial entity”—cover page.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Executive summary—I. Introduction : an approach to regional and sub regional cooperation—II. This study—III. Methodology of study—IV. Findings—V. constraints—VI. Strategies for integrated regional trade and development—VII. Conclusions—Appendixes.

Summary: “The Central Asian Republics (CARs) are seeking access to ports in the Arabia Sea and the Persian Gulf as alternatives to land routes through Russia to the European Union. Road corridors connecting Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to the ports of Iran and Pakistan go through Afghanistan. Although much of the current trade is by rail, pipeline, or power transmission line, there is scope to significantly expand road transport and trade links. The establishment of road transport corridors connecting Central Asia and South Asia of appropriate regional standard between Turkmenistan…”—(summary page i).

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