Pakistan and China have jointly initiated a novel trade route using the international road transport (TIR) mechanism to strengthen their bilateral trade ties. The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of the route, with a convoy of five trucks departing from Kashgar. The National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan and China’s CEVA Logistics have entered into an agreement to facilitate trade operations under the United Nations International Road Transport Convention (TIR). The trade volume between China and Pakistan amounted to $12.06 billion in 2022. Marking the first TIR trade route launch between the two nations, this initiative showcases a fresh cross-border transportation model for Xinjiang, China.
