According to Dunyo information agency, the second meeting of the working group on trade issues between the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Trade of Turkey took place in Ankara. The parties addressed various aspects of bilateral economic cooperation aimed at boosting mutual trade.

During the negotiations, participants thoroughly reviewed measures to eliminate existing tariff and non-tariff barriers, as well as to ease the conditions for introducing products into the markets of both countries. Special emphasis was placed on expanding mutual supplies of agricultural goods, electrical equipment, and light industry products.

The parties also discussed cooperation in technical regulation, standardization, and conformity assessment. In particular, they explored possibilities for the mutual recognition of conformity certificates and the simplification of customs procedures between the two nations.

To promptly address issues related to technical requirements and conformity assessment for electrical products, it was agreed to establish a technical working group consisting of industry experts. Additionally, technical consultations were held regarding the signing of an expanded version of the Preferential Trade Agreement between Uzbekistan and Turkey.

Source: kun.uz