Bishkek, June 6, 2024. /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov today, June 6, made a video message to the participants in the signing ceremony of an agreement between the governments of the People's Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Uzbekistan on cooperation in jointly promoting the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, held in Beijing.
In his speech President Zhaparov congratulated on this historical event, which marks the long-awaited start of the implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction project.
“This project will become an important component of the well-known One Belt, One Road Initiative. It is pleasant to note that the railway will connect China and the countries of Central Asia and further opens new transportation routes to the countries of Europe and the Persian Gulf. And, undoubtedly, it will have a comprehensive positive impact on trade and economic cooperation between our countries.
Based on the results of many years of negotiations, thanks to our common determination and support, the parties have been able to achieve significant progress over the past 2-3 years.
During my state visit to the People's Republic of China in May 2023, at a meeting with the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, respected Mr. Xi Jinping, a fundamental understanding was reached on the need to begin construction of this railway as soon as possible. The results of the meeting were significant, which gave us the opportunity to significantly advance the implementation of this project.
Thus, through the joint efforts of the three parties, the development of a full-fledged feasibility study for the project was completed by mid-2023. Subsequently, a common understanding was reached on the mechanism for implementing the project through the creation of a joint venture on the part of the state railway enterprises of our countries.
The governments of the three countries are ready to provide the necessary support for the implementation of the project.
These agreements formed the basis of the intergovernmental agreement being signed today. This project will become a symbol of cooperation within the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era between the Kyrgyz Republic, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The creation of this key continental bridge in the Eurasian space will bring significant benefits to our peoples.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all the involved employees of government agencies and enterprises of our countries for the work and the achieved results.
I wish you a successful launch of the construction of the railway and hope for the speedy completion of the project and the start of operation of the new railway for the benefit of the prosperity of our countries and peoples.”
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