Uzbekistan presented initiatives for the digitalization of transport within the framework of the ECO
Uzbekistan
On June 3, 2025, the 13th meeting of transport ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states was held in Tehran, the capital of Iran, where issues of digitalization, transit, regional integration, and transport interconnectedness were discussed.
The meeting participants discussed the problems and prospects for developing sustainable, integrated, and efficient transport systems in the region, including improving multimodal corridors, digitalizing the industry, simplifying cross-border trade and transit, and implementing agreed-upon programs.
At the forum, the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, Ilkhom Makhkamov, spoke about the implementation of the initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, announced at the 16th ECO summit in Tashkent in November 2023.
One of the key proposals was the establishment of the ECO Digital Transport and Customs Office in Tashkent, aimed at introducing modern digital solutions in logistics and unifying customs procedures.
In addition, the Uzbek side proposed to recognize the airport of Samarkand as the regional aviation hub of the ECO, which was included in the final document of the meeting - the Tehran Declaration.
The ministers confirmed their intention to strengthen infrastructure, harmonize transport policy, and enhance private sector participation in regional projects.
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The ECO includes 10 countries: Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
At the forum, the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, Ilkhom Makhkamov, spoke about the implementation of the initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, announced at the 16th ECO summit in Tashkent in November 2023.
One of the key proposals was the establishment of the ECO Digital Transport and Customs Office in Tashkent, aimed at introducing modern digital solutions in logistics and unifying customs procedures.
In addition, the Uzbek side proposed to recognize the airport of Samarkand as the regional aviation hub of the ECO, which was included in the final document of the meeting - the Tehran Declaration.
The ministers confirmed their intention to strengthen infrastructure, harmonize transport policy, and enhance private sector participation in regional projects.
For reference:
The ECO includes 10 countries: Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
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