Ways to simplify trade in Central Asia were discussed in Almaty
Turkmenistan was represented at the 11th Regional Meeting of National Committees for Trade Facilitation of Central Asian Countries, which was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The event was organized within the framework of the regional project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia”, implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).
Representatives of ministries responsible for trade policy, officials of executive authorities involved in customs, transport, phytosanitary and veterinary control at the border, representatives of the private sector from five Central Asian partner countries discussed innovative solutions in the field of trade facilitation, including digital initiatives such as E-Phyto (an innovative system of electronic phytosanitary certificates).
In particular, it was developed a plan according to which Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan will introduce data exchange on electronic phytosanitary certificates by the end of 2024.
The participants were also presented with a “Road Map” for digitalizing the multimodal exchange of data and documents along the Trans-Caspian transport corridor, optimizing logistics and increasing its efficiency. The document is designed to help improve trade in Central Asia.
As a result of the meeting, the National Trade Facilitation Committees developed a Joint Action Plan to improve coordination and cooperation among partners to further facilitate trade in the region.
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