Ashgabat, Feb. 6 -- The development of the strategically important Serahs-Mary-Serhetabat (SMS) motorway is set to significantly enhance Turkmenistan's standing as a major transportation and logistics hub in the wider region, as reported by Arzuw News.

The project is being carried out by the private company 'Ojar Aziya' on an investment basis, reflecting a strong commitment from the domestic private sector to modernise the country's infrastructure. Notably, the motorway is being financed without drawing on the state budget, underscoring a self-sustaining development model that eases the government's fiscal burden while creating long-term economic value.

According to the International Information Centre (IIC) of Turkmenistan, the highway...