At the meeting table in Tashkent, the leaders of the two countries discussed bilateral cooperation, with the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan railway becoming a key project. This railway trunk line spanning multiple countries will open up cross-border logistics channels and create a new pathway for economic and trade exchanges in Central Asia.

Railway Connection Silk Road

On October 17, 2026, Li Qiang met with Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The two sides exchanged views on deepening economic and trade cooperation and infrastructure construction, and promoted the development of comprehensive cooperation between China and Uzbekistan. The China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway starts from Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, passes through Kyrgyzstan and arrives in Uzbekistan. After completion, it will connect to the vast international transportation network in Central Asia, greatly improving the efficiency of cross-border cargo transportation. For Uzbekistan, the project will consolidate its position as a regional transportation hub, drive trade and investment, and promote economic growth along the route. China will also gain new land routes to Central Asia and continue to improve its regional connectivity layout. Keywords: China Ukraine Summit, China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway

Join hands and deepen cooperation

China and Ukraine rely on high-level exchanges to build strategic mutual trust, the normalized dialogue mechanism continues to operate, and key infrastructure projects are implemented in an orderly manner. The two countries are working together to promote industrial chain trade and cultural cooperation, and to continuously unleash the potential of comprehensive and pragmatic cooperation. The implementation of the project will help improve the quality and efficiency of regional economy and trade, inject lasting momentum into the long-term development of regional economic recovery, and continue to consolidate the foundation of the construction of the China Central Asia community with a shared future.Editor/Min Jing