According to Adylbek Kasymaliev, Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) is seen not only as the fulfillment of international functions but also as an opportunity to contribute to shaping a new quality of regional cooperation.

Focus on connectivity and infrastructure

The head of the Cabinet of Ministers noted the strategic importance of connectivity issues for SPECA countries. He highlighted specific achievements in this area concerning air and rail links.

  • Kyrgyzstan's airlines were removed from the European Union's aviation safety list
  • Construction of the China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway is actively continuing

According to Kasymaliev, the construction of the railway will shorten cargo delivery times, expand the region's transit potential and strengthen the trade and economic ties of SPECA countries with external markets.

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Kyrgyzstan
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Uzbekistan

Context

The statement was made by Adylbek Kasymaliev at the SPECA Economic Forum, which is taking place in Bishkek.