Kyrgyzstan is aimed at strengthening political contacts, the accelerated development of trade and economic ties, combining efforts in counteracting traditional and new threats and challenges to the world, security, stability and development in the region. This was announced today by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov at the Central Asia – China summit in the city of Sien, in which he took part as part of his state visit to the Chinese People’s Republic (PRC), Kabar reports.
In his speech, Sadyr Zhaparov emphasized the symbolism of the first summit “Central Asia -China” in the ancient capital – the city of Siana. It is in this oldest city that the Great Silk Road originates.
“In this regard, I would like to note that this year marks 10 years since the proclamation of the Chairman of Xi Jinping the initiative” One belt – one path “, which acquired global coverage and measurement. This initiative is especially relevant and in demand today. I am convinced that today’s summit will give a new dynamics to the deepening and expansion of traditionally friendly relations between our countries and China, ”said Sadyr Zhaparov.
He noted that the summit’s agenda fully reflects the general goals and the desire for multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of joint development.
“The Kyrgyz side is ready for active work in all areas of interaction within the framework of the Central Asia -China format. I consider it important to note that when preparing today the first full -time summit, our Chinese friends have done a lot of work. By a common effort, the Sian Declaration was prepared and agreed “. It is designed to become an important conceptual document that defines the main mains of interaction,” the president added.
speaking in general about the Central Asian region, its potential, development prospects, the president drew attention to some points. In Kyrgyzstan, the people say: “A good neighbor is closer to a distant relative.”
“For all of us, the highest good that our peoples and countries from time immemorial to today maintain excellent relations with the great China – our good neighbor, a reliable friend and partner. For our countries, this can be a big advantage if our region It will be formed as a single geo -economic space in which all forms of economic cooperation and interaction are successfully formed. The joint implementation of the “one belt -one“ one belt ”of China and its conjugation with the national development strategies of our countries, I am sure, will give a powerful economic effect,” Sadyr emphasized Zhaparov.