China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway

The commencement ceremony of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was held in Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan on Friday. President Xi’s Special Envoy and director of the National Development and Reform Commission, Zheng Shanjie, attended the launch ceremony.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the commencement ceremony of the cross-border railway project. In his letter, Xi emphasized that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic decision made by the governments of the three countries to enhance regional connectivity, prosperity, and stability.

He noted that the project represents a significant step forward in promoting cooperation and development across the region. At the ceremony, representatives from the three countries unveiled the project’s cornerstone.