On April 2, President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic met with Erkin Tuniyaz, head of the government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in western China, in Bishkek.
Business representatives from more than 50 Chinese companies participated, and discussions focused on proposals for digitalization, transportation, logistics, investment, agriculture, and humanitarian projects.
President Japarov said that China is one of his country’s main trading and investment partners, and noted that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is progressing smoothly. Our largest collaborative project to date. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with the XUAR and accelerating the practical implementation of further joint projects, stating that Kyrgyzstan is committed to cooperation with China within the scope of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Central Asia-China format. He added that he is ready to expand and strengthen the
The main topics of discussion were expanding bilateral cooperation in rare metal mining, opening a new air route between Osh in Kyrgyzstan and Kashgar in Xinjiang, and establishing a joint commercial and industrial park.
Mr. Erkin Tuniyaz also met with Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers Akhilbek Japarov and said: For us, this region of China is a kind of gateway to your country. ”
According to Chinese statistics, the trade volume between the two countries reached $19.8 billion in 2023. 30% increase from 2022 onwards.
