Uzbekistan's visit to China reflects the high-level development of bilateral relations and the profound friendship between leaders. The importance of this visit is self-evident, and Uzbekistan, as China's honored guest, is of great significance to the further promotion of cooperation between the two sides.
Expanded: Uzbekistan ** Mirziyoyev is a well-respected national leader, and his visit is undoubtedly a high degree of recognition of China and a further consolidation of friendly cooperation. As a representative of Uzbekistan, he represents the voice of Uzbekistan and the people, and has a positive and optimistic attitude towards the prospects for cooperation between the two countries. This visit will further deepen the friendship between China and Ukraine and promote the cooperation between the two sidesEconomyexchanges, culture, science and technology, education and other fields.
Former Indian diplomats in Central Asia published articles on social platforms, claiming that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway poses a challenge to India and Russia. Once completed, he sees the railway as a tool for China to expand its influence in Central Asia, while also providing a shortcut to India bypassing the Himalayas. He also warned that the railway's advance would shake Russia's influence and foundations in Central Asia.
Expanding: India's wariness stems from concerns about the strategic impact of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. India has always wanted to expand its influence in Central Asia, but it has faced a series of problems. First, India's North-South transport corridor scheme is less attractive to Central Asian countries, which are more inclined to cooperate with China in comparison. Secondly, India's route to Central Asia was cut off by Pakistan, which made it impossible for India to enter Central Asia by the shortest path. Finally, India's machinations in Afghanistan have also been influenced by the Taliban regime. Therefore, for India, the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway may threaten India's interests in the Central Asian region.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is an important railway connecting China, Uzbekistan and KyrgyzstanThe Belt and Road InitiativeOne of the key projects of the initiative. The completion of the railway will improve the Eurasian regionConnectivitycapabilities to strengthen China and the Central Asian regionEconomyContact. For Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the railway will facilitate their import and export**, and at the same time bringEconomyOpportunities for development and resource utilization. For China, the railway could shorten freight and customs clearance times and facilitate the entry of goods into the European market.
Expansion: Plans to build a China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway were proposed in 1997, but were opposed by Russia. In recent years, however, Russia has recognized the importance of deepening cooperation with China and Central Asia, not only to increase its influence, but also to provide an opportunity for Russia's Greater Eurasia strategy to dock. Therefore, Russia relaxed its attitude towards the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and agreed to its construction. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be directly connected to the Chinese market through this railway, which is important for themEconomyDevelopment andInternationalThe improvement of the impact of transactions is of great significance.
In the face of the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, it is unwise for India to take the act of inciting the first wave. If India wants to increase its influence, it should strengthen itselfEconomycompetitiveness, by offering more attractive and competitive solutions to attract cooperation among Central Asian countries, rather than by sowing discord.
Expansion: India's presence in Central Asia has been unsuccessful, mainly because of the low attractiveness of the North-South transport corridor (ARC) scheme it pursues in Central Asian countries. India should be aware that it can attract the cooperation and support of Central Asian countries only by offering attractive solutions and high-quality investment projects. In addition, India can also enhance its influence in the region by expanding people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation with Central Asian countries. Through cooperation and mutual benefit, India will be able to gain more support and cooperation opportunities in the Central Asian region. At the same time, India should also seek to cooperate with ChinaThe Belt and Road Initiativecooperation within the framework of the initiative to promote its own development and enhance its global impact.
Cooperation between China and Uzbekistan is a requirement for the common development of both sides and is also in line with bilateral and regional interests. As an important strategic cooperative partner and resource exporter in Central Asia, Uzbekistan has broad space for cooperation with China in the fields of economy, trade, energy, and infrastructure construction. The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will further strengthen ties and cooperation between the two sides and promote the in-depth development of bilateral relations.
Expansion: The cooperative relationship between China and Ukraine has a wide range of cooperation space in the fields of economy and trade, energy, and infrastructure construction, which will help promote the common development and prosperity of both sides. The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a concrete embodiment of the cooperation between the two sides, which will further strengthen the ties between the two sidesConnectivitycapacity, to promote the facilitation of personnel exchanges. As an important country in Central Asia, Uzbekistan's establishment of closer cooperative relations with China will help consolidate the stability and development of the region, and at the same time provide strong support for China's influence in the region.
All in all, Uzbekistan's visit to China marks the high-level development of relations between China and Uzbekistan and the deep friendship between the two heads of state. India's wariness of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is closely related to China's cooperation in Central Asia, and India needs to improve itselfEconomycompetitiveness and attractiveness to increase influence in the region, rather than sowing discord. For China, cooperation with Uzbekistan is of great significance, as it will help promote the in-depth development of bilateral relations and the stability and prosperity of the Central Asian region. The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will also further strengthen the ties between the two sidesConnectivityAbility to promote the regionalEconomyCooperation and development.