Transport
The European Commission is convinced that the creation of a region-wide integrated system for transport in Central Asia would further benefit the region providing vital connections to foreign markets by the upgrading of existing infrastructures.
EC programmes to support transport
The European Commission Regional Strategy Paper for Assistance to Central Asia for the 2007-2013 
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The EC funds the TRACECA programme to foster regional integration between TACIS countries. EC assistance focuses on the progressive integration of the transport markets of Central Asian countries, as well as the gradual approximation with the EU’s legal framework and standards. In addition to an effective implementation of international agreements in the transport sector, regional projects and programmes include the improvement of rail and road safety as well as of air communications, aviation safety and air traffic management, maritime and aviation security to international standards and the improvement of inland waterway transport.
The Baku initiative started in 2004 following the Energy and Transport Ministerial Conferences organised in the presence of EU Member States, representatives of the European Commission and of the governments of the Caucasus and Central Asia States, provides a supportive framework to TRACECA programme and to the cooperation in the energy sector.
- More information on the TRACECA programme