BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev has proposed establishing integrated logistics hubs and
a unified transport information system across the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS) to reduce transit costs and improve
regional freight connectivity during a summit in Turkmenistan.


This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.


Speaking at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in the
Awaza national tourist zone, Mirziyoyev said closer coordination
was essential amid global economic changes and rising tensions.


“Today, the world is changing dramatically. Tensions are rising,
and established economic ties are being restructured. In this
situation, it is especially important to strengthen trust, compare
positions more frequently and ensure that our agreements deliver
tangible results,” he said.


The Uzbek president identified economic integration and
industrial cooperation as key drivers of regional stability and
development. He called on CIS countries to move beyond conventional
trade toward jointly creating value-added production chains.


Mirziyoyev proposed improving the functioning of the CIS free
trade area by removing technical barriers, mutually recognizing
certificates of conformity and expanding access to public
procurement markets.







He also emphasized food security, urging member states to
accelerate the adoption of an agreement expanding mutual access to
agricultural public procurement and approve a cooperation program
on food security.


To improve market predictability, Mirziyoyev proposed
introducing an early notification and consultation mechanism before
restrictions are imposed on food and fertilizer exports.


The president also called for greater industrial cooperation and
increased mutual investment. He stressed the need to finalize a
roadmap supporting special economic zones across CIS countries.


On transport connectivity, Mirziyoyev proposed establishing
integrated logistics centers, reducing transit costs, harmonizing
freight transportation rules and creating a unified CIS transport
information system. He also supported Turkmenistan’s proposal to
declare 2029 the Year of Transport Connectivity of the
Commonwealth.


Mirziyoyev concluded by expressing Uzbekistan’s readiness to
assume the CIS chairmanship next year and work closely with other
member states.