The Milli Majlis (National Assembly) Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship Committee discussed the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic on international road transport at its meeting today.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the document was signed in Cholpon-Ata on July 31 this year.
The agreement aims to further develop road links and transit through the territories of the two countries, simplify transport conditions and regulate relations in passenger and freight transportation.
The document consists of 24 articles.
Under the agreement, regular and irregular road transportation of goods and passengers may be carried out on roads open to international road traffic by vehicles registered in the territories of either state, including transportation within or in transit through their territories.
According to the agreement, regular passenger bus services will be organized following prior coordination between the competent authorities of the parties, with relevant proposals submitted to the other party in advance. These proposals must include information on the carrier, route, timetable, fares, stopping points, planned operating period and frequency. Permits issued by the competent authorities of the parties will be required for irregular passenger transportation by bus.
Freight transportation between the parties, in transit through their territories and to third countries will be carried out by registered freight vehicles on the basis of permits issued by the competent authorities. Special permits will be required for the transportation of dangerous, heavy and oversized cargo. Permits will not be required for certain types of freight, including postal items, the bodies and ashes of deceased persons, and theater decorations.
Under the agreement, priority will be given to border, customs, veterinary, phytosanitary and sanitary controls during the transportation of seriously ill patients, regular passenger bus services, animals and perishable goods.
The provisions of the agreement do not prevent either party from imposing restrictions on transit transportation that could harm the national security of the other party’s state.
The parties have agreed to establish a Joint Commission to oversee implementation of the agreement and address issues arising in the field of international road transportation.
Any disagreements that may arise over the interpretation or application of the agreement will be resolved through negotiations and consultations.
Amendments and additions may be made to the agreement by mutual consent of the parties. Such changes will form an integral part of the agreement and be formalized in separate protocols.
The agreement provides a legal framework for road passenger and freight services between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as transit transportation through their territories. It also sets procedures for permits, inspections and coordination between the competent authorities.
