BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 27. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad is a breakthrough for the whole of Central Asia, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobayev said, Trend reports.
He made the remark at a meeting with the Deputy Director of Department of Foreign Capital and Overseas Investment, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China Zhang Jianhua.
“The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad is a breakthrough for the whole of Central Asia. It will boost trade, attract investment, and create new jobs, as well as improve the living standards of the population in the region,” Torobaev noted.
According to him, this is not just another infrastructure project but a strategic step that will open new horizons for the economic development of the entire region.
“We realize that the implementation of such a large-scale project requires not only financial investments but also close cooperation between all stakeholders. It is important that each participating country feels involved in this process and can contribute to the common cause. We are ready to work on creating favorable conditions for investors and ensuring transparency at all stages of project implementation,” Torobayev added.
The intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in promoting the project was signed in Beijing on June 6, 2024. Later, on July 26, 2024, the joint project company China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Company LLC was registered, which was an important step towards the implementation of the plans.