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Kyrgyzstan supports idea of creation of Central Asia – China platform

«We support the initiative of the Chinese side to create an investment and financial platform Central Asia — China,» the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said at the first Central Asia — China summit.

According to him, practical steps are being taken in Kyrgyzstan to improve the investment climate and attract foreign investment. The republic is working to attract investment in agriculture, industry, transport, and power industry. The Kyrgyz Republic has high hopes for the effective and productive work of the new platforms created as a result of the summit, such as the mechanisms for meetings of the Ministers of Economy and Trade, Investment and Industry, Agriculture, as well as heads of Customs Services within the framework of Central Asia — China format.

«It is important to provide enterprises and business circles with favorable conditions for economic activity, doing business, implementation of joint economic projects, and removal of barriers and obstacles in trade and economic cooperation. In this vein, we welcome the creation of Central Asia — China Business Council,» the head of state said.

He called the presence of natural raw materials, primarily mineral and energy resources, another competitive advantage of the Central Asian region. He believes that this is a huge potential for joint mutually beneficial partnership and development. Thus, Kyrgyzstan is ready for close cooperation in the field of «green» energy production.

«Taking into account the fact that we can supply our electricity to countries with a total population of over 2 billion people, there is no doubt that we will receive large not only material, but also environmental dividends for our entire region. In this vein, we support the idea of creation of Central Asia — China partnership for energy development. Our region has a unique history, a rich and diverse cultural heritage and great potential for cooperation. Our states and peoples are linked by many historical and cultural points of contact, common traditions, good neighborly relations,» he said.

Source: 24.kg News Agency