Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish the ‘Shavat-Dashoguz’ border trade zone, which is scheduled to launch at the end of 2025. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

The agreement was reached during negotiation between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held at the Congress Centre of the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone.

Trade turnover between the countries since the beginning of the year amounted to about $700 million. The parties noted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties based on friendship and strategic partnership.

It should be recalled that a free trade regime has been in force between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan since February, and trading houses have been opened in the capitals of the two countries. In addition, joint projects in industry, energy, transport, agriculture and water management are being actively developed.

Special attention was paid to the role of intergovernmental commissions and the Business Council. The parties also exchanged views on the upcoming seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States.