Azerbaijan and Georgia Collaborate on Silk Road Trade Initiative


Tovuz: Representatives from the customs services of Azerbaijan and Georgia have convened at the ‘Red Bridge’ customs checkpoint under the Tovuz Customs Department to discuss the ‘Silk Road – Abreshumis Gza’ project, as reported by the State Customs Committee.



According to Azeri-Press news agency, the delegations initially visited the ‘Sadikhli’ customs post of the Tovuz Customs Department and proceeded to inspect the proposed site for the upcoming joint international automobile checkpoint named ‘Silk Road – Abreshumis Gza’. They also reviewed the current customs operations at the ‘Red Bridge’ checkpoint.



During a meeting at the Trade Facilitation Center of the Tovuz Customs Department, the participants emphasized the critical role of the joint automobile checkpoint in enhancing and streamlining customs procedures. The checkpoint is expected to effectively manage the flow of goods and vehicles while bolstering international and regional transit and economic collaboration.



The discussions also covered the progress achieved in the project’s implementation and outlined the subsequent steps necessary for its advancement.