Baku: The 83rd meeting of the CIS Railway Transport Council has begun in Baku, drawing participation from the leadership of the railway administrations of Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Iran, Armenia, Latvia, Estonia, and Afghanistan. The gathering also includes representatives from the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), the Executive Committee of the CIS, and the International Confederation of Railway Workers’ Trade Unions.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting’s agenda features discussions on the performance of the CIS railway network during the first nine months of 2025, the formation of cargo and container trains for international transportation, and the development of international transport corridors. Additionally, the council will address the international freight tariff policy for 2026, among other topics.

The meeting is scheduled to continue its proceedings until November 26.