TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 18. Uzbekistan
and Tajikistan agreed to ensure the daily handling of more than six
pairs of freight trains through the railway checkpoints between the
two countries, Trend
reports via Uzbekistan Railways.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Zufar
Narzullayev, Chairman of the Management Board of Uzbekistan
Railways JSC, and a delegation led by Komil Jumakhon, head of the
state unitary enterprise Tajikistan Railways.
During the talks, the sides also discussed measures to increase
the volume of bilateral freight transportation, accelerate the
handover and reception of wagons at border stations, and address
pressing operational issues arising in the cargo transport
process.
The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening rail
connectivity to support expanding trade and economic cooperation
between the two neighboring states.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan remains one of Uzbekistan’s key regional
trade partners, ranking among the country’s top 20 trading
counterparts. Bilateral trade turnover reached $912.3 million in
2025, underscoring the growing role of efficient transport links in
facilitating economic ties.
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