17 november 2025 — 16:39
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to expedite single-window processing and the implementation of digital technologies that will expedite vehicle clearance, reduce border waiting times, and increase the transparency of all operations at checkpoints, according to the State Revenue Committee of Kazakhstan.
Bilateral meetings between Zhandos Duisembiev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee, and heads of Uzbekistan's customs and tax authorities were held in Tashkent.
As a result, an Agreement on Simplifying Procedures for the Movement of Goods and Vehicles was signed. It aims to automate key processes, expedite cargo clearance, and increase the transit potential of the corridors between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Direct integration of the information systems of the customs authorities of the two countries will eliminate unnecessary intermediary services and, accordingly, reduce business costs. The transferred data will be used in customs clearance and converted into transit declarations, eliminating unnecessary paperwork.
The parties also agreed to modernize key transport routes. Developing these corridors will make transportation predictable and transparent, increase cargo turnover, and expand opportunities for investment and joint projects.