BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Kyrgyzstan and
Switzerland have signed an intergovernmental agreement on
international road transportation of passengers and cargo.


This was reflected in a press release published by the Kyrgyz
Ministry of Transport and Communications on August 13.


According to the ministry, the agreement was signed during a
meeting between Minister of Transport and Communications Talantbek
Soltobaev and Swiss Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Siroko Messerli.


“This document establishes the necessary legal framework for
international road transport between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland, as
well as for the organization of transit transport through the
territories of the parties,” the press release says.


The ministry notes that the agreement is expected to expand
transport cooperation and contribute to the development of trade
and economic ties, business, and tourism between the two
countries.


The sides also noted that the agreement could improve mobility
for citizens and support the development of road transport.







Soltobaev described the signing of the agreement as an important
step toward further developing transport cooperation between
Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland.


The meeting also highlighted the joint work of the competent
authorities of both countries in preparing and coordinating the
agreement.


Kyrgyzstan's road transport sector plays a key role in the
country's international trade because its landlocked geography
makes cross-border road links important for access to regional and
international markets. The country has been developing transport
connections with neighboring states and wider Eurasian routes,
while road freight remains particularly relevant for trade with
countries that are not directly connected to Kyrgyzstan by
rail.


Meanwhile, the agreement with Switzerland adds a European
destination to this network and establishes a legal basis for both
bilateral and transit road transport. Such agreements typically
regulate access for carriers, transport operations, and the
movement of passengers and goods, helping provide clearer
conditions for international road operators. For Kyrgyzstan,
expanding the network of bilateral transport agreements can support
the diversification of trade routes and improve connectivity
between Central Asia and European markets.