According to Syrgabaev, the project is being implemented with the support of China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, and the main construction work will begin in July 2024 after the signing of an important intergovernmental agreement in the summer of the same year. The new railway line will connect the western regions of China with Uzbekistan through the territory of Kyrgyzstan, becoming one of the central routes within the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.
The length of the railway line will be approximately 450 kilometers, and the total cost of the project is estimated at 5–6 billion dollars. Although the specific shares of participation by the countries are not disclosed, it is known that financing will be provided by the funds of the three governments and international financial organizations.
At the CASSA+ meeting and the Central Asian Transport Ministers Conference in Tashkent on November 12, Syrgabaev confirmed that construction is proceeding on schedule. "Work on the project has already begun. The main contractor is China Railways, and construction is being carried out under the supervision of the Chinese side. All financial issues have been resolved: Kyrgyzstan has fulfilled its obligations, and Uzbekistan and China are also providing financing for their shares. The construction process is continuing as planned," he noted.
According to the minister, the project will be completed within five years. After its implementation, the new railway will reduce freight routes from China to Uzbekistan, Iran, Turkey, and Europe by approximately 900 kilometers, which will shorten delivery times by 7–8 days.
Additionally, the launch of this project will help reduce the dependence of Central Asian countries on Russian transit routes and strengthen Uzbekistan's position as an important international logistics hub.
