- Uzbekistan and Iran agreed earlier this year to enhance bilateral trade and announced preparations to negotiate a preferential trade pact.
- Cargo trucks travelling from Uzbekistan to Iran must travel in a column and will be escorted by Turkmen traffic police when traversing Turkmenistan’s territory.
- Turkmenistan has allowed transit cargo transportation from Uzbekistan to Iran since June 1.
Turkmenistan has authorised transit cargo transportation from Uzbekistan to Iran under certain conditions from June 1, as per the Uzbek Transport Ministry.
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As per the ministry’s press service, freight trucks travelling from Uzbekistan to Iran and vice versa must travel in a column and will be escorted by Turkmen traffic police when traversing Turkmenistan’s territory.
The Turkmen authorities, notably Turkmenistan’s Road Transport Agency, will provide essential technical and other assistance if any vehicle in the column breaks down, the ministry said, adding that drivers must submit their negative PCR test results and vaccination certificates.
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Uzbekistan and Iran agreed earlier this year to enhance bilateral trade and announced preparations to negotiate a preferential trade pact.
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