Putin submits bill on ratification of customs services agreement with Uzbekistan to Duma
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma for the ratification of an agreement between the governments of Russia and Uzbekistan. The agreement, which was signed in Samarkand on December 2, 2022, pertains to the opening of representative offices of the customs services of the two countries. The bill’s text has been published in the Duma electronic database, according to TASS.
As per the agreement, the representative office of the customs service will be responsible for several functions. These functions include representing the interests of the customs service of its respective state on matters related to customs regulations, facilitating the development of customs cooperation between the two states, and participating in activities related to the implementation of international customs treaties.
The opening of these representative offices aims to strengthen and enhance the collaboration between Russia and Uzbekistan in the field of customs. It will enable the customs services of both countries to work closely together, further promoting trade and ensuring the smooth movement of goods across their borders.
The agreement reflects the commitment of both nations to promote secure and efficient trade facilitation, as well as to strengthen their bilateral relations. The establishment of these representative offices is expected to facilitate smoother customs procedures and improve overall trade efficiency between Russia and Uzbekistan.
The ratification of this agreement by the State Duma will pave the way for the implementation of the provisions outlined in the agreement. It represents a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation and fostering closer ties between the two countries.
