BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Customs
authorities of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed ways to
accelerate transit procedures and digitalize customs controls at
their borders during an online seminar held on September 30.
This was reported by the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
in a press release published today.
According to the information, the seminar, titled "Customs
control of goods transported in transit," was organized by the
Training Center of the World Customs Organization in Turkmenistan
and brought together 16 officials from Turkmenistan’s State Customs
Service.
Participants included representatives of the central customs
administration, customs offices in Ashgabat and Arkadag, Ahal
Region customs authorities and relevant customs posts.
The two sides exchanged experience on modern methods of customs
control for transit goods crossing their borders, as well as the
regulatory framework for customs documentation and measures to
accelerate clearance procedures.
"In addition, the event participants discussed ways to improve
the efficiency of international transit corridors and the
digitization of customs procedures at the borders," the report
says.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have significantly
expanded bilateral cooperation in recent years, moving beyond
traditional political dialogue toward closer coordination in
energy, transport, industrial cooperation and regional
connectivity. The two countries have intensified contacts through
regular intergovernmental commission meetings, increased
cross-border trade, and promoted joint infrastructure initiatives
aimed at strengthening Central Asia's role in Eurasian transport
corridors.
High-level exchanges have also focused on simplifying trade
procedures, developing logistics links and coordinating positions
on regional economic initiatives, reflecting a broader trend toward
deeper integration between the neighboring states.
