Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Iran have agreed to establish a joint working group to remove barriers to international freight transport and expand transport and logistics cooperation, Uzbekistan’s Transport Ministry said.
The agreement was reached during talks between Uzbekistan’s Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov and an Iranian delegation led by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh.
The parties discussed increasing international freight volumes, reducing transport costs and existing fees, and simplifying cargo delivery procedures.
They also considered prospects for cooperation in road and railway transport, aviation and the development of new transport corridors. The more efficient use of Iranian seaports was another topic.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to work on resolving existing problems affecting international shipments and creating favourable conditions for transport companies. They also reaffirmed their interest in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation.
The joint working group will be led by the deputy transport ministers of the two countries.
It will coordinate practical measures to address international freight transport issues promptly, remove barriers and implement agreed initiatives.
