Kyrgyzstan And EBRD Discuss Major Transport Projects And Climate Resilience Initiatives
Date
7/26/2024 3:14:05 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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Kyrgyzstan and the European bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) have held discussions on major transport
projects, Azernews reports.
Kyrgyzstan's Acting Minister of transport and Communications,
Absattar Syrgabaev, met with an EBRD delegation led by Ayten
Rustamova, the Regional Head for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and
Turkmenistan.
A key topic was advancing the financing agreement for the Balbay
Baatyr - Karakol road reconstruction project, which is valued at
€56.5 million. The next steps involve selecting a consulting
engineer and contractor.
The discussions also addressed two additional major projects:
the reconstruction of the northern bypass road around Bishkek and
surrounding areas in the Chuy region, and the upgrade of the Kara
Balta-Chaldovar road.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications affirmed its
commitment to advancing both projects simultaneously, despite
facing temporary challenges related to land acquisition for the
northern bypass. They are collaborating with the Bishkek City
Administration to address these issues.
Additionally, the meeting covered a $12 million initiative aimed
at boosting climate resilience for the Kyrgyz Railway's
infrastructure. Upcoming actions include finalizing tender
documentation and obtaining procedural approvals.
The parties agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting with Simone
Zeh Atanasovski, Head of the EBRD Advisory Services Program in
Central Asia and Mongolia, to further discuss the outlined
issues.
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