Regional transport infrastructure connectivity

The successful definition and formalization of the Asian Highway and Trans-Asian Railway networks has played a major role in bringing about a new approach by member States to include an international dimension in the planning of their transport infrastructure. In addition, the identification of a set of dry ports of international importance has facilitated the implementation of the two networks and their integration with ports and other modes. This has enabled the region to accommodate increasing volumes of international trade on mostly existing infrastructure as well as contributed towards aggregating disparate infrastructure systems into a common regional network to serve the region’s economic integration, strengthen future economic growth and facilitate the exchange of goods and services.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure