For 4 years, the trade turnover between the Central Asian countries has increased by 2.5 times

Within the framework of the International Conference, a panel discussion "Trade and transport interconnectedness for sustainable growth in Central and South Asia" was held, moderated by Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Suma Chakrabarti.

It was announced that over the past four years, the trade turnover between Uzbekistan and its Central Asian trading partners has increased by 2.5 times, and with the countries of South Asia – by 2 times.

In order to increase the volume of trade turnover between the Central Asian countries, the Uzbek side proposed the elimination of existing tariff and non-tariff barriers, improving the regulatory framework and reducing time and material costs during logistics operations.

It was announced that Uzbekistan is already successfully moving in these directions: an agreement on transit trade with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been signed, active work is underway to coordinate preferential trade agreements with Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.