29.02.24

Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are discussing the possibility of canceling permits for bilateral transit transportation of goods, the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.

This initiative was discussed at a meeting between Minister Tilek Tekebaev and Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kyrgyz Republic Nury Golliev.

In addition, the parties discussed the standard (rate) of fees for transit by road through the territory of Turkmenistan for cargo carriers of Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of obtaining an annual visa and reducing the cost of visas for Kyrgyz carriers.

In turn, Nury Golliev confirmed the readiness of Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan to cooperate in the field of transport, as well as exchange of experience and interaction along international transport corridors Asia - Europe, North - South.

He also noted that the above issues will be considered at the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental commission and expressed hope for further strengthening of cooperation.

https://en.kabar.kg/news/kyrgyzstan-turkmenistan-discuss-initiative-to-cancel-permits-for-bilateral-transit-cargo-transportation/