Uzbekistan, Latvia discuss new logistics hubs, transit routes

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Uzbekistan and
Latvia discussed expanding cooperation in transport and logistics,
increasing transit traffic and developing new logistics hubs to
facilitate the movement of goods between Asian and European markets
during a meeting in Tashkent on Oct. 6.

This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Transport
of Uzbekistan, following a meeting at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of
Transport with a delegation of Latvian entrepreneurs led by Evija
Dumpe, a representative of the Embassy of Latvia in Uzbekistan.

The sides reviewed prospects for further developing bilateral
cooperation in transportation and logistics and discussed ways to
make more effective use of the two countries’ transport and
logistics potential.

Particular attention was given to increasing transit cargo
volumes and developing logistics infrastructure that could support
trade between Uzbekistan, China, other Asian countries, Latvia and
European markets.

Latvian entrepreneurs expressed interest in establishing new
logistics hubs in Uzbekistan. The proposed hubs could serve as
distribution points for Uzbek products destined for markets in
China and other Asian countries, while also facilitating the
delivery of goods from Asian markets to Latvia and other European
destinations.

“The Latvian side expressed interest in creating new logistics
hubs in Uzbekistan and establishing delivery routes through them to
the markets of China and Asian countries, as well as for cargo from
Asian countries to the markets of Latvia and Europe,” Uzbekistan’s
Transport Ministry said.

Moreover, the participants exchanged proposals on expanding
cooperation in rail and air transportation.

The discussions reflect efforts to strengthen transport
connectivity between Central Asia and Europe and expand the role of
Uzbekistan as a transit and logistics hub.

The sides considered further cooperation in developing transport
routes and logistics infrastructure, with a focus on increasing
cargo flows and creating new opportunities for businesses from both
countries.