Iran, Uzbekistan pave the way for cooperation between railways, roads and crossings.
Tehran, Irena. Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed to remove transit barriers, facilitate the movement of goods and expand cooperation in the fields of railways, roads and air, says Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzana Sad.
Referring to the objectives of her visit to Uzbekistan, Sadag said on Friday that improving the transport capabilities of the two countries and dealing with challenges related to the entry and exit of goods were among the main issues discussed during the talks.
The official added that the talks also covered issues faced by drivers and truckers from the two countries, as well as ways to facilitate cross-border traffic.
Sadag also noted that facilitating the transportation of goods by rail and road is another area of agreement, and said that monitoring the issue could help expand trade between the two countries.
Emphasizing the importance of revitalizing and developing regional corridors, she said that the two sides agreed to establish a joint committee to examine the issue and monitor it, in order to revive and strengthen the corridor ties between Iran, Uzbekistan and other countries in the region.
The minister also described the expansion of transit capacity as a joint priority, noting that alongside the cooperation between the railways and the roads, the two sides discussed increasing flights and developing air connections.