The OTS Secretary General, H.E. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev had a meeting with H.E. Akmalkhuja Mavlonov, Chairman of the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the margins of 9th Meeting of the Heads of Customs Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held on 11 December 2023 in Tashkent.

The discussion primarily focused on implementing the instructions of the Heads of State aimed at facilitating customs and transit operations, emphasizing the simplification of customs procedures and the enhancement of customs clearance efficiency across OTS member countries.

The Parties also deliberated on future steps aimed at uncovering the true potential of regional cooperation in customs. They explored avenues such as experience-sharing programs, field trips related to the Caravanserai Project, and various projects dedicated to the digitalization of customs and transit processes.