Sadyr Zhaparov proposes to create cooperation platform for development of transport infrastructure

Sadyr Zhaparov proposes to create cooperation platform for development of transport infrastructure

Bishkek, June 2, 2023. / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov at the European Union - Central Asia Summit, which is being held in Cholpon-Ata, proposed to create a platform for cooperation on the development of transport infrastructure.

“Central Asia, with its strategic location, has great potential for the renaissance of the Great Silk Road, which will allow it to become a hub connecting Europe and Asia. There is no doubt that this will bring mutual benefits to both our regions. For the practical implementation of the initiative on sustainable transport links, the heads of government and the Vice President of the European Commission at the Forum in Almaty reached an understanding on the priority of agreeing on a roadmap to attract investment in the development of transport infrastructure with the active involvement of the financial potential of European public and private partners.

In this regard, in order to effectively promote this area of cooperation, I propose to create a permanent platform for interaction in the format of the European Union - Central Asia at the level of heads of transport structures,” he said.

The Second European Union - Central Asia Summit, chaired by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, has started today in Cholpon-Ata town of Kyrgyzstan.

President of the Council of Europe Charles Michel, leaders of Central Asian countries - President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tajikistan - Emomali Rahmon, Uzbekistan - Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as well as Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nurmukhammet Amannepesov are taking part in it.