BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. Azerbaijan will
be able to achieve its targets in the transport sector, Deputy
Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rahman Hummatov said,
Trend’s correspondent
reports from the event.
He made the remarks on Wednesday at the 9th Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) Dialogue held in Baku.
According to Hummatov, the number of passengers carried by the
Baku Circular Railway has increased from around 30,000 to 53,000
compared with the figure recorded two years ago.
“Passenger traffic is expected to increase further in the coming
years. As part of the renewal of its fleet, AZAL is already
operating 10 new-generation aircraft. The fleet is expected to
expand significantly and be fully renewed by 2032. Specific
financing programs have been предусмотрed for this purpose.
Replacing aircraft will reduce carbon emissions per unit of output
in the aviation sector by around 20%. Modernization is also
underway in maritime transport. At the same time, carbon emissions
are declining, and economic growth is being recorded,” he said.
The deputy minister noted that the transport sector grew by 10%
in the first nine months of this year, while transit cargo volumes
increased by more than 14%.
“Implementation of the relevant measures involves incorporating
commitments into government programs and ensuring effective
cooperation with international financial institutions. Such
cooperation is already in place in aviation, rail and urban rail
transport,” Hummatov said.
He noted that digitalization improves economic efficiency while
also helping make transport services more accessible to the
public.
According to the deputy minister, affordability depends in part
on the cost of services. To keep prices reasonable, priority should
be given to transport options that use fuel more efficiently.
“I hope that in the coming years Azerbaijan will be able to
achieve its targets in line with its commitments and the programs
in place,” he concluded.
