“It is very important for the country to diversify transport routes for quick and unhindered access to world markets. The head of state constantly raises this issue at international events and initiates practical solutions. Thanks to the agreements reached with foreign partners, work on projects is accelerating,” the presidential press service said in a statement.

One of them is the construction of the 454-kilometer “Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan – China” railway. For information, on September 14 of this year, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding on this project was signed in Samarkand. In November, field research was carried out by China’s first design and research institute.

During the report, the responsible persons spoke about the planned work. In particular, a project office will be created in Bishkek. Forms and order of project management are discussed. Negotiations will be held with international financial organizations. In general, by June 1, it is planned to prepare a feasibility study for the project.

Another regional project is the “Termez – Mazar-i-Sharif – Kabul – Peshawar” railway. It also shows significant progress, despite the difficult situation in Afghanistan. In particular, this summer a research expedition was organized from the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan to the city of Torkham in Pakistan.

It was noted that within the framework of the project it is planned to build 765 kilometers of railways. Next year it is planned to create a project office, attract an international consulting company, and hold negotiations with investors. Based on the results, a feasibility study of the project will be prepared.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved these plans and instructed to develop “roadmaps” in cooperation with partner countries.

“The construction of these railway lines will diversify transport communications and significantly increase the logistics capabilities of Uzbekistan,” the press service concluded.