BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Transport
cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan remains a key factor
of economic integration, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of
the Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev said.
This was reported by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.
He made the remarks during the 12th meeting of the Joint
Kyrgyz-Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral
Cooperation.
"In particular, the project for the construction of the
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is currently being implemented,
which is intended to become a modern ‘Silk Road’ of the 21st
century. Close coordination also continues on the implementation of
the strategically important energy project — the construction of
the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant," he said.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers emphasized that
Kyrgyzstan attaches particular importance to deepening trade and
economic cooperation with Uzbekistan, noting the steady growth of
bilateral trade in this area.
The sides also noted the need to intensify the activities of the
Kyrgyz-Uzbek Development Fund, which successfully implements
mutually beneficial projects, and to increase its authorized
capital in accordance with the agreements reached.
Meanwhile, the development of transport and energy cooperation
between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan reflects the growing importance
of regional connectivity and infrastructure integration in Central
Asia.
The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project could become an
important element in expanding trade routes, strengthening transit
potential, and improving connectivity between Central Asia and
international markets. The implementation of such large-scale
infrastructure projects may create new opportunities for economic
cooperation and attract additional investment to the region.
