A bilateral technical meeting of the working group on the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement between the Governments of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the mutual application of electronic systems for the certification of origin of goods was held in Tashkent, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reported.
The initiative is being implemented in the framework of the EU funded project “Ready4Trade Central Asia: Fostering Prosperity Through the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor (2024–2028)”, implemented by the International Trade Centre. The project aims to simplify cross-border formalities, strengthen regional coordination and enhance business competitiveness across Central Asia.
The meeting marked another practical step following the signing of the bilateral agreement on 26 March 2026, which established the institutional, political and legal foundation for the digital exchange and mutual recognition of electronic certificates of origin between the two countries. The technical session focused on the draft technical conditions for the electronic exchange of certificates of origin, including the structure and format of the data to be exchanged, the procedures and protocols for data transmission, as well as the distribution of roles and responsibilities among the agencies and technical organizations involved.
“The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor plays a key role in the European Union’s Global Gateway investment strategy in Central Asia. We support both infrastructure investments and institutional reforms along the corridor, and today’s meeting is a clear demonstration of our productive cooperation in this area. By supporting the digital exchange of certificates of origin, the European Union is helping turn trade facilitation commitments into practical tools that cut delays, increase transparency and strengthen regional connectivity,” said Christos Marazopoulos, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Uzbekistan.
The meeting brought together technical experts and representatives of the relevant institutions of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan engaged in the issuance, verification and electronic exchange of certificates of origin, as well as representatives of the International Trade Centre.
