BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 29. Two checkpoints will be temporarily closed on the Kyrgyzstan-China border, Trend reports.
According to the Border Guard Service of Kyrgyzstan, the Torugart and the Irkeshtam checkpoints will be temporarily closed on May 1, 2024, at the initiative of the Chinese side, due to the celebration of Labor Day in China. The crossings will reopen on May 2, 2024.
Currently, there are two border crossings operational on the Kyrgyzstan-China border. Since March 1, 2024, customs inspection and processing procedures at these crossings have been conducted around the clock. This new measure is intended to enhance the country's ties with one of its leading economic partners. Kyrgyzstan and China also plan to open a new crossing point on the Bedel Pass.