Transit preferences for Kazakh exporters of flour products will be introduced in Uzbekistan

A recent article, featuring in Kazinform, highlights a significant development in Uzbekistan's transport diplomacy, focusing on a new protocol granted to Kazakhstani flour exporters. This protocol paves the way for transit privileges through Uzbekistan's territory, aiming to facilitate smoother export processes and encourage more activity in the region. The protocol was announced by Zhasur Choriyev, Deputy Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, during a round table discussion on transport diplomacy and regional cooperation with Kazakhstan. The details of the protocol include special tariffs for railway transportation, with the quantitative indicators of these tariffs' reductions dependent on the export volumes, indicating a move towards more favorable conditions for international trade. The negotiations between the transport and agriculture ministers of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have led to the signing of this protocol, marking a positive step towards enhancing transport and transit cooperation between the two nations.