Ukraine and Turkey will extend the transport visa-free regime

Ukraine and Turkey have agreed on the extension of the visa-free transportation of cargo. The unauthorized passage also applies to the entry of empty trucks.

This is reported by RBC-Ukraine regarding the press service of the Ministry of Reconstruction.

"Of all the exports we deliver to Turkey, about 15% is by road transport. Turkish companies import almost 60% of the total volume of goods to us by road transport," said Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov

According to him, as a result of the agreements, the parties no longer need a permit for cargo and transit transportation. The unauthorized passage also applies to the entry of empty trucks.

Ukraine and Turkey also agreed to increase the number of permits for freight transportation to/from third countries and bus transportation to 3.5 thousand permits and 400 permits, respectively.

"We are working on the possibilities of performing irregular transportation - we have agreed on 400 permits for such trips. Soon, part of these permits will be delivered to Ukraine to be issued to carriers," emphasized Serhiy Derkach, Deputy Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 01/03/2024