The heads of state of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan congratulated on the signing of the intergovernmental agreement on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project via video
On June 6, the signing ceremony of the intergovernmental agreement between the three countries on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was held in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, President of Kyrgyzstan Zaparov, and President of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev congratulated on the signing of the agreement via video.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway is a strategic project for connectivity between China and Central Asia and a landmark project for the cooperation between the three countries in building the "Belt and Road Initiative". The signing of the intergovernmental agreement between the three countries will provide a solid legal basis for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, marking that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is turning from a vision into a reality, demonstrating to the international community the firm determination of the three countries to work together to promote cooperation and seek development together. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to make persistent efforts to make preparations for the launch of project construction and to build this strategic channel that will benefit the three countries and their peoples and boost regional economic and social development at an early date.
Zhaparov said that the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway is the flagship project of the "One Belt, One Road" jointly built by the three countries. Once completed, it will become a new transportation line from Asia to Europe and the Persian Gulf countries. It will be instrumental in promoting interconnection and strengthening economic and trade exchanges among countries along the route and even the entire region. Significant. It is hoped that this railway will be completed and put into operation as soon as possible to provide new assistance to promote common development of the region and enhance the well-being of people of all countries.
Mirziyoyev said that today’s signing ceremony is of historic significance and is a pragmatic step towards regional connectivity construction. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway will become the shortest land passage connecting China with Central Asian countries. It will also open up the large markets of South Asia and the Middle East. It will be conducive to further expanding regional countries’ cooperation with China and deepening friendly relations between countries, which is in line with the long-term interests of all countries.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway starts from Kashgar in Xinjiang and enters Uzbekistan via Kyrgyzstan. It can be extended to West Asia and South Asia in the future. Once completed, it will greatly promote the interconnection among the three countries and drive faster economic and social development in the region.
