China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Boosts the "Belt and Road" Initiative

The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway is not a single railway line.，It has great geo-economic and political value in transportation interconnection.，Will promote China and Central Asia、South Asia、West Asia、Deep integration of European and international markets，China and the countries covered by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization“The Belt and Road”Interconnection under the framework、A landmark project of mutual benefit。(Economic Daily September 13)

The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway is about 577 kilometers long.。Starting from Kashgar, Xinjiang, China，Via Karasu, Kyrgyzstan，To Andijan in Uzbekistan，Yes“New Eurasian Continental Bridge”An important part of。Once the project is successfully completed,，China will be able to link its western region with Iran.、Turkey、The Balkans and the whole of Europe are joined together.，China's access to Europe and the Middle East“Shortest Freight Route”，Through China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway，Freight transport between China and Europe will be shortened by 900 kilometers，Save time for seven or eight days。This is for Kyrgyzstan、Uzbekistan、Turkmenistan and other countries in Central Asia and Iran、Turkey and other West Asian countries，It is a major positive message.。

For China，It is of great strategic significance.。The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway will inject new vitality into the economic and social development of the two countries.，It will promote the deep integration of Central Asia and the international market.，Contribute to security“The Belt and Road”Sustainable Development，Will push Xinjiang to become“The Belt and Road”Important hub。

At present，Central Europe、The Central Asian International Railway Corridor is entirely dependent on Alashankou on the northern line of Xinjiang.，The initial section of the route must pass through Kazakhstan.，After that, they turned to European and Central Asian countries respectively.，The Belt and Road International Railway Trunk Line Is in a Passive Position，Capacity and operating routes are limited，After the operation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway，Kashgar, located on the southern route of Xinjiang, will be directly connected with Central Asia.，In addition to the diversion to Europe，You can also go through Kyrgyzstan.、Afghanistan、Pakistan，As far as Iran.，Relevant international land transport logistics services and products will become more and more abundant.，Capacity improvement of railway trunk lines，And reduce the existing logistics costs in these countries.，Increase the import and export volume of international trade,It is good for international logistics and international trade.。

Signing of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Construction Agreement，It will be conducive to the improvement of the overall transportation network of the Eurasian continent.，Restart the economy after the epidemic、Exploiting economic potential and creating new opportunities。（Su Ziduo）

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