BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Uzbekistan and
Latvia have agreed to double their bilateral road transport permit
quota for 2027 following a meeting of the Joint Commission on Road
Transport.
This is reflected in the official release of the Ministry of
Transport of Uzbekistan.
"The parties agreed to double the quota for permit forms for
2027. This will further expand the capabilities of national
carriers to carry out international freight transport to Latvia and
the European Union," the statement of the ministry reads.
The discussions focused on key issues regarding the development
of bilateral and transit road cargo transportation, the
optimization of the permit system, and Uzbekistan's integration
into the multilateral permit system of the European Conference of
Ministers of Transport (ECMT). The delegations also reviewed
compliance with the European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews
of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR),
technical vehicle inspections, and border control procedures.
As an immediate outcome of the negotiations, the sides agreed to
allocate additional permit blanks for Uzbekistan's national
carriers, which will be prepared and issued to international
transport operators by August 10, 2026. Looking ahead, the decision
to double the permit quota for 2027 is expected to significantly
expand the capabilities of Uzbek transport companies to execute
international cargo shipments toward Latvia and other European
Union markets.
Concluding the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment
to further strengthening cooperation in international road
transport, prioritizing the digitalization of the logistics sector,
and maintaining a constructive bilateral dialogue.
