Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Expand Cooperation Between Their Customs Services

The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiyev, presented to the deputies the draft Law "On the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of Representative Offices of the Customs Services of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekista

The agreement was signed on November 15, 2025, in Tashkent and aims to establish the legal and organizational framework for cooperation in the field of customs. The document provides for the prompt exchange of information, the coordination of cooperation measures, and the coordination of actions by the competent authorities.

Today, there are 11 border crossing points operating on the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border, including eight road crossings and three rail crossings. In 2025, the renovation of the “Kaplanbek,” “Kazygurt,” and “Atameken” border crossing points was completed. The “Zhibek Zholy” border crossing is scheduled to begin operations in the near future.

The modernization efforts have increased the throughput capacity for passengers, freight, and motor vehicles several-fold. Over the course of nine months, the number of vehicles that passed through reached nearly 650,000.

“The ratification of the Agreement will create an additional institutional mechanism for cooperation between the customs services of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This will help improve the efficiency of customs administration, strengthen economic security, and promote mutual trade between our countries,” noted Madi Takiyev.

Implementation of the Agreement will not require additional expenditures from the state budget or amendments to customs legislation and will not have a negative impact on budget revenues.