Direct Flights Tashkent-Warsaw May Be Launched This Winter
Date
8/20/2022 12:06:28 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Uzbekistan proposed opening a storage hub in Poland for
exporting goods to the EU, Trend reports citing Kun .
The Ministry of transport held talks on expanding cooperation in
the transport sector between Uzbekistan and Poland, Spot
reports.
The delegation headed by Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov stayed in
Poland for two days. During this time, he met with representatives
of the government, the national airline LOT, railways and trucking
companies.
Thus, in negotiations with the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure
and the Association of International Carriers, there was an
increase in imports from Uzbekistan to Poland after obtaining the
GSP+ status. In 2021, it amounted to $90 million, ranking first
among the EU countries.
This year, Uzbek exports to Poland are expected to grow to $120
million, and total trade turnover - $350 million. Against the
backdrop of“events in neighboring countries”, Poland has become a
gateway to Europe for products.
The meeting ended with an agreement to provide Uzbekistan with
1,000 additional permits for cargo transportation by the end of the
year. If necessary, their number can be increased.
Representatives of Poland approved the proposal to create a
cumulative hub for export goods. It will collect building materials
brought from Uzbekistan, metal, textile products and other products
with the possibility of delivery within the EU.
Makhkamov was also received by the head of the LOT, Michal
Fiyol. The possible launch of direct passenger and cargo flights
Tashkent-Warsaw was discussed with him, starting from the winter
season of 2022-2023.
In addition, the delegation met with the Deputy Head of the
Polish Railways, Krzysztof Golubievsky. The negotiations touched
upon the deepening of cooperation in the field of transport with
Uzbekistan Railways.
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