Iran, Uzbekistan Stress Boosting Transit Volume, Expanding Comprehensive Cooperation

TEHRAN (Iran News) According to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the meeting aimed to advance transport and transit relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The two ministers addressed challenges in road transport—particularly issues concerning Iranian and Uzbek drivers—and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in this field.

During the session, both sides highlighted the growing trend of transit operations between the two countries and reaffirmed the commitment of their senior leadership to expand comprehensive relations, especially in the economic sector. They also reviewed the implementation of previous agreements within the framework of the transport cooperation roadmap and the resolutions of the 16th Joint Economic Commission.

Key topics included the continued mutual removal of the $400 road toll, the issuance of transport permits for cargo to and from third countries, and other technical matters. Necessary decisions were made on these issues.

It was also agreed that a technical meeting involving relevant officials from both countries will be held later this week in Tashkent to examine the discussed topics in greater detail.

During the session, both sides highlighted the growing trend of transit operations between the two countries and reaffirmed the commitment of their senior leadership to expand comprehensive relations, especially in the economic sector. They also reviewed the implementation of previous agreements within the framework of the transport cooperation roadmap and the resolutions of the 16th Joint Economic Commission.

Key topics included the continued mutual removal of the $400 road toll, the issuance of transport permits for cargo to and from third countries, and other technical matters. Necessary decisions were made on these issues.

It was also agreed that a technical meeting involving relevant officials from both countries will be held later this week in Tashkent to examine the discussed topics in greater detail.