Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan consider providing mutual tariff preferences for 2022 

Tashkent hosted the 16th meeting of the Uzbek-Turkmen Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural-Humanitarian Cooperation.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Esenmyrat Orazgeldyev.

Particular attention at the meeting was paid to increasing transport connectivity between the two countries. The parties agreed to further develop transport corridors, providing for the phased resumption of flights, provision of mutual tariff preferences for 2022 and prospects for using the seaport “Turkmenbashi”.

During the event, participants of the meeting – heads of ministries and departments of the two countries – exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, economy and other areas of mutual interest.

Following the meeting, a number of important agreements were reached on further practical cooperation in the fields of energy, oil and gas sector, chemical and automotive industries, agriculture and water management, ecology, science, education, sports and tourism.