This is how the country tries to fight air pollution.
Tajikistan notified member countries of the World Trade Organization about the ban on the import of vehicles, including Kazakhstan. The press service of KazStandard reported this on September 12. Restrictions apply to vehicles manufactured before 2013.
“Tajikistan has prepared a decree aimed at preventing the import of old cars, which are a major source of air pollution and harm to human health and the environment, as well as a significant increase in the amount of waste (batteries, tires, air conditioners) from old cars,” KazStandart reported “
The decree comes into force on January 1, 2024.
Source : Forbes