China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Building Set To Begin This Summer, Official Says
Date
6/14/2024 3:09:08 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 14. The construction
of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is set to begin at the
end of August, Akylbek Japarov, the Chairman of the Cabinet of
Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, said at the parliamentary meeting,
Trend reports.
He noted that agreements were recently signed by the involved
parties, the financial model was finalized, and funding was
secured, allowing construction to commence in August. Japarov
emphasized that Kyrgyzstan's transport and logistics capabilities
are extensive.
"The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will be a "road of
life," transforming Kyrgyzstan into a major trade and industrial
hub," he said.
The planned railway will connect China's and Uzbekistan's
railways through Kyrgyzstan and further integrate with the European
railway network via Turkmenistan, Iran, and Türkiye.
As outlined by Kyrgyz authorities, the railway route through
Kyrgyzstan will span 311 kilometers, running from Torugart to
Kosh-Dobo, Kazarman, and Jalal-Abad. This railway is expected to
open new transport routes to Europe and the Persian Gulf
countries.
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