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Ukraine and Slovakia signed a letter of intent regarding the introduction of the Ukrainian YeTarha (e-Queue) system on the Slovak side of the border. The next step will be an assessment of the technical feasibility of launching the service and the preparation of a separate intergovernmental agreement.
As reported by Dilo, this was announced by the press service of the Ministry for Reintegration, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine.
The signing took place within the framework of intergovernmental consultations with the participation of Ukraine’s Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky and Slovakia’s Robert Fico.
The document was signed by Serhiy Derkach, first deputy minister of development of communities and territories of Ukraine, and Alena Sabelova, state secretary of the Office of the Vice Prime Minister of Slovakia.
Slovakia became the first country with which Ukraine officially anchored its intentions to develop and implement the YeTarha system outside the country.
What the cooperation entails
The agreements are to create a basis for joint management of transport flows on both sides of the border. It is expected that the coordinated operation of the electronic queue will help carriers plan border crossing more effectively, make logistics more predictable, and reduce physical waiting times at border crossing points.
The parties also plan to exchange experiences in digitalizing border procedures, cooperate to increase the capacity of border crossing points, and jointly work on modernizing border infrastructure.
A separate area will be the search for funding opportunities for joint projects.
According to Serhiy Derkach, the electronic queue is one of the effective tools for organizing international freight, as it allows carriers to plan crossing times and reduce physical waiting.
When the YeTarha could start operating in Slovakia
Signing the letter of intent is the initial stage of cooperation. The next step should be an assessment of the technical feasibility of implementing the system on the Slovak side of the border and the preparation of a separate agreement.
Thus, at present we are talking about the intention to launch the Ukrainian system in Slovakia, not about a confirmed date for full deployment. Specific timelines will depend on the results of the technical assessment and further agreements between the parties.
As a reminder, Ukraine is negotiating with Poland and Slovakia to relocate customs checks for trucks carrying grain from the Ukrainian border to the territory of these countries. Kyiv is trying to secure transports against Russian attacks and relieve logistics, while Ukraine’s export revenue losses are estimated at approximately €60 million per day.
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