Kyrgyzstan, China and Central Asian countries sign construction cooperation plan
On November 11 in Bishkek, representatives of Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed two documents on developing cooperation in the construction sector. These include a joint action plan for 2027–2028, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The documents were signed following the second meeting of construction ministers in the Central Asia — China format.
Participants adopted:
- a joint statement following the meeting;
- an action plan for 2027–2028 on developing cooperation in the construction industry.
The meeting discussed the implementation of the Beijing Initiative, the results of work already carried out, and the main directions for further engagement.
Bilateral meetings
Minister of Construction of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev also held talks with representatives of three countries:
- Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China Ni Hong;
- Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan Sherzod Khidoyatov;
- Chairman of the Committee on Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan Nizom Yusufi Mirzozoda.
They discussed expanding cooperation in the construction industry and implementing joint projects.
The Ministry of Construction noted that the signed documents should serve as the basis for further interaction between the six countries and the fulfillment of reached agreements.
Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China in construction
In May 2026, the State Institute for Earthquake-Resistant Construction and Engineering Design under the Ministry of Construction signed a memorandum with the Xinjiang Construction Research Institute. The parties agreed to exchange experience and technologies, as well as to develop cooperation in infrastructure projects.
A separate area is the involvement of Chinese companies in major infrastructure projects. In particular, Chinese contractors are participating in the construction of the China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway. The Kyrgyz section, stretching over 304 km, includes 29 tunnels and 50 bridges.
In August, Kyrgyzstan and China signed 30 documents following the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among them are an agreement on the construction of a cross-border road bridge at the Bedel checkpoint and a memorandum of cooperation on the China — Central Asia — Europe express rail services.
