Jasurbek Choriev is the New TRACECA Secretary General: Uzbekistan Takes the Helm of Transport Integration
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is solidifying its status as Eurasia's premier transport hub. The results of the 18th TRACECA Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Astana proved historic for Tashkent: the country not only secured the post of Secretary General but also achieved the signing of a pivotal "green corridor" agreement that is set to redefine logistics between East and West.
The meeting of the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe–Caucasus–Asia) Intergovernmental Commission concluded with a decisive diplomatic victory for Uzbekistan. The central event was the election of the organization’s Secretary General, where Jasurbek Choriev, Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Transport, was elected to the post. This appointment serves as international recognition of Tashkent’s proactive efforts to establish a unified transport space in the region.
The most significant practical achievement of the Astana summit was the signing of a five-party agreement between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine. The document introduces a unified transit permit form, creating a "green corridor" for carriers. Logistics companies can now cross the borders of multiple member states using a single permit, completely eliminating bureaucratic barriers and radically reducing transit times.
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilhom Mahkamov, outlined the strategic vector for the corridor's development in his address. The primary focus is set on full digitalization and a transition to "paperless transit," which will enhance the competitiveness of TRACECA routes. Furthermore, Tashkent initiated the alignment of the legal framework with international standards and the attraction of concessional financing from international financial institutions. The decisions reached in Astana lay the groundwork for seamless trade communication across the entire span from Europe to Central Asia.
The most significant practical achievement of the Astana summit was the signing of a five-party agreement between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine. The document introduces a unified transit permit form, creating a "green corridor" for carriers. Logistics companies can now cross the borders of multiple member states using a single permit, completely eliminating bureaucratic barriers and radically reducing transit times.
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilhom Mahkamov, outlined the strategic vector for the corridor's development in his address. The primary focus is set on full digitalization and a transition to "paperless transit," which will enhance the competitiveness of TRACECA routes. Furthermore, Tashkent initiated the alignment of the legal framework with international standards and the attraction of concessional financing from international financial institutions. The decisions reached in Astana lay the groundwork for seamless trade communication across the entire span from Europe to Central Asia.
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