BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 13. Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland have signed an intergovernmental agreement on international road transportation of passengers and cargo.
This was reflected in a press release published by the Kyrgyz Ministry of Transport and Communications on August 13.
According to the ministry, the agreement was signed during a meeting between Minister of Transport and Communications Talantbek Soltobaev and Swiss Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Siroko Messerli.
“This document establishes the necessary legal framework for international road transport between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland, as well as for the organization of transit transport through the territories of the parties,” the press release says.
The ministry notes that the agreement is expected to expand transport cooperation and contribute to the development of trade and economic ties, business, and tourism between the two countries.
The sides also noted that the agreement could improve mobility for citizens and support the development of road transport.
Soltobaev described the signing of the agreement as an important step toward further developing transport cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland.
The meeting also highlighted the joint work of the competent authorities of both countries in preparing and coordinating the agreement.
Kyrgyzstan's road transport sector plays a key role in the country's international trade because its landlocked geography makes cross-border road links important for access to regional and international markets. The country has been developing transport connections with neighboring states and wider Eurasian routes, while road freight remains particularly relevant for trade with countries that are not directly connected to Kyrgyzstan by rail.
Meanwhile, the agreement with Switzerland adds a European destination to this network and establishes a legal basis for both bilateral and transit road transport. Such agreements typically regulate access for carriers, transport operations, and the movement of passengers and goods, helping provide clearer conditions for international road operators. For Kyrgyzstan, expanding the network of bilateral transport agreements can support the diversification of trade routes and improve connectivity between Central Asia and European markets.
