In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is currently on a state visit to China from February 4 to 7, invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit marks the inauguration of a comprehensive strategic partnership aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between the two nations.
During the high-level talks, both leaders signed a joint statement emphasizing the advancement of a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. President Xi highlighted the remarkable progress in bilateral relations over recent years, noting a leapfrog development that has elevated the partnership to unprecedented heights.
Central to the discussions was the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with President Xi advocating for innovative approaches and high-quality collaboration. China expressed its readiness to expand economic, trade, and investment ties, aiming to import more high-quality products from Kyrgyzstan while supporting Chinese enterprises in establishing and expanding their businesses within Kyrgyzstan.
Infrastructure development also took center stage, with plans to enhance connectivity through the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, dubbed the \"Steel Silk Road.\" Both leaders underscored the importance of modernizing existing ports, increasing passenger and cargo routes, and improving conditions for the seamless movement of people and goods between the two countries.
President Japarov echoed these sentiments, expressing Kyrgyzstan's eagerness to collaborate on the high-quality BRI. He emphasized the intent to develop the Steel Silk Road further and enhance cooperation across various sectors, including industry, investment, trade, transportation, e-commerce, and education.
This strategic partnership signifies a mutual commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening ties, positioning both nations to play pivotal roles in the evolving dynamics of the region.
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China-Kyrgyzstan relations: A new era of strategic partnership
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