Construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: economic benefits for Kyrgyzstan

This article analyzes the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway as part of China's mega-project "One Belt One Road." Kyrgyzstan and the regions located along the railway possess unique resources, enormous potential, and room for development. The construction of the railway will positively impact the economic development of the entire region and strengthen integration processes between the Central Asian states. The construction of this railway will accelerate the country's economic development and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's role as a transit hub on the Eurasian continent. A significant increase in freight traffic is expected, which will support regional development in our country, accelerate trade, tourism, and industry, and improve transport accessibility in hard-to-reach areas.