Kazakhstan, Türkiye Sign Deal for Free Transit of Goods

Kazakhstan and Türkiye have agreed to enable the free transit of goods between the two countries, following the signing of a new protocol aimed at strengthening road transport cooperation, according to the Kazakh Transport Ministry.

The document provides for the abolition of permit requirements for transit shipments, allowing unrestricted transit until amendments are made to the intergovernmental agreement, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazakh media.

Kazakhstani carriers will also gain access to loading and unloading operations at Turkish seaports.

In addition, both sides plan to digitalize permits for bilateral and transit transport by the yearend, replacing paper forms with electronic ones. Kazakhstan already applies a similar system with China and Uzbekistan.

Officials said the agreement underscores the two nations’ commitment to boosting cooperation and developing transit potential along the China-Europe route.