China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project Seeks German Cooperation In Kyrgyzstan
Date
9/17/2024 6:09:01 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 17. Companies
from Germany are being courted by Kyrgyzstan to build logistics
hubs along the "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" railway, President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated during the second meeting of the
"Central Asia + Germany" summit in Astana, Trend reports.
"We have initiated a strategically important and large-scale
project to build the railway 'China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan' to
enhance trade and logistical connections between Europe and Asia.
Successful implementation of this project will broaden
transportation routes from Asia to Europe, as well as to the Middle
East, the Persian Gulf countries, and North Africa. We are counting
on increased German business involvement in establishing logistics
centers along this new railway route," he stated.
The President also proposed holding specialized meetings at the
ministerial level across all areas of mutual interest.
"Considering Germany's long-standing leadership in the global
economy, I am confident that this will allow us to discuss specific
proposals in greater detail, leading to tangible results. In
conclusion, I want to reaffirm Kyrgyzstan's commitment to further
strengthening cooperation and deepening our relations," he
added.
The "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" railway, spanning 486
kilometers, will connect the following points: Kashgar - Torugart -
Makmal - Jalal-Abad - Andijan, and beyond a few nations, this new
railway network will be crucial for the whole region and give a
more varied choice for the worldwide trade system, so providing a
dependable and safe substitute.
Once finished, this project will help Central Asia's economic
landscape be changed and provide more certainties to world
commerce, thereby advancing trade development in the area.
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