China and Tajikistan have achieved fruitful outcomes in bilateral cooperation on transportation and infrastructure, according to Tajik Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim.
In an interview with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) prior to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Dushanbe on Thursday to pay a state visit to Tajikistan, Ibrohim said that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the crossing called Kulma Karasu on the common border between China and Tajikistan — a key infrastructure project built and operated in fruitful bilateral cooperation.
“Over the past three decades, Tajikistan has implemented many strategic plans with our neighbor China, particularly in relation to transport projects, which are very important. In 1996, an initiative was taken to open a temporary crossing called Kulma Karasu, and in 1997 the point of connection for this crossing was determined, and the construction of roads began. Finally, on May 25, 2004, this crossing was opened, and recently representatives from our two countries celebrated the 20th anniversary of this crossing,” said Ibrohim.
Ibrohim said multinational frameworks such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have facilitated the advancement of transportation infrastructure in Tajikistan, and promoted regional integration.