A roundtable titled “SCO Transport and Logistics” was held today in Dushanbe to discuss improving transport connectivity among Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, implementing infrastructure projects, digitizing transport operations and strengthening cooperation in agrologistics.

The event was held in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives of government agencies, transport and logistics companies, the business community and experts from Tajikistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, China and Pakistan.

During the first session, participants discussed Tajikistan’s integration into the transport and logistics network of SCO member states, the implementation of an agreement on creating favorable conditions for international road transport and the development of transport links among member states.

The second session focused on agrologistics. Discussions covered veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, refrigerated transport, the shipment of temperature-sensitive goods, the development of an electronic agrologistics atlas and the introduction of digital platforms for cross-border food trade.

Participants also emphasized the importance of developing infrastructure for transporting agricultural products and expanding cooperation in the sector.