Tokayev Signs Law to Establish Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Customs Service Representative Offices

Astana, The Gulf Observer: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law ratifying an agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on establishing representative offices of their respective customs services, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in customs affairs.

According to the Akorda presidential press service, the legislation ratifies 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 two countries’ customs services.

The bill was previously approved by Kazakhstan’s Qurultay in two readings.

The agreement was signed in Tashkent on November 15, 2025, and provides the legal and organizational framework for enhanced cooperation between the customs authorities of the two neighbouring countries.

Under the agreement, both sides will facilitate the prompt exchange of information, coordinate customs-related measures and strengthen cooperation between their respective competent authorities.

The establishment of customs service representative offices is expected to improve coordination, facilitate the resolution of customs-related matters and enhance the efficiency of cross-border trade operations.

Currently, there are 11 border crossing points along the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border, including eight road crossings and three railway crossings.

The initiative reflects the two countries’ continued efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation, strengthen border management and facilitate trade and economic connectivity across Central Asia.