Ukraine and Hungary have agreed to open a new border crossing point named Velyka Palad - Nadhgodosh for passenger vehicles, as well as allow the movement of empty trucks weighing over 7.5 tons at the checkpoint Luzhanka - Beregshuran.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine, the respective changes to the agreement between the governments regarding border traffic control were signed by Minister of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov and Hungarian Ambassador to Ukraine Heizer Antal.

"These signed changes to the agreement with Hungary allow us to start planning design and infrastructure works to launch the new border crossing point "Velyka Palad - Nadhgodosh" and ensure the movement of empty trucks at "Luzhanka," Kubrakov stated.

The parties are also considering the construction of a new cargo checkpoint Diyda - Beregdaroc to increase the capacity of the Ukrainian-Hungarian border crossing.

Furthermore, according to the minister, Ukraine is working on initiating negotiations for joint customs and border control with Hungary to expedite border crossings.

It is noted that after the signing of changes to the agreement, the document must be ratified.