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Source: Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyzstan and China have discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation, reviewing progress on major infrastructure and development projects ahead of upcoming bilateral meetings and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov met with Chen Xiaodong, Chairman of the China International Cooperation Agency (CICA), to discuss the further development of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China.
According to the Kyrgyz government, the meeting focused on expanding trade and economic relations, reviewing the implementation of ongoing joint projects, and identifying priorities for future cooperation.
The two sides noted that practical cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China has expanded in recent years. Officials stated that bilateral trade reached $27bn last year.
The meeting also reviewed progress on several large-scale infrastructure projects, including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, which continues to move forward. Participants also discussed the opening of the Bedel border crossing and ongoing construction of the Bedel-Barskoon highway.
11 major joint projects are currently planned or under implementation across several sectors. These initiatives include agricultural development, healthcare modernization, transport and customs infrastructure, the supply of specialized equipment, and environmental protection.
Source: Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
The parties also discussed preparations for future bilateral engagements. They agreed to continue examining the issues raised during the meeting within the framework of the upcoming session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China.
Preparations are also underway for the signing of bilateral agreements during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, which will be hosted by Kyrgyzstan.
According to the participants, the upcoming meetings are expected to advance cooperation across priority sectors and support the implementation of existing bilateral projects.
