TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 8. Uzbekistan and
German Rhenus Group discussed development of cross-border freight
transportation with Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports.
The matter was reviewed at a meeting between Deputy Minister of
Transport of Uzbekistan Jasurbek Choriyev with a delegation led by
Heinrich Kerstgens, Special Representative for Projects of the
Rhenus Group.
The sides exchanged views on ways to strengthen logistics
connectivity and improve the efficiency of goods movement across
the border. They also discussed integrating the Andijan logistics
center terminal with the proposed new railway line linking Kashgar,
Jalal-Abad, and Osh.
The parties also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in
the field of intermodal transport networks. In particular, the
parties reviewed progress on the construction of a modern cargo
terminal in the Andijan region as part of a joint project with
Rhenus Group.
Earlier, Uzbekistan and Germany signed an agreement on
non-sovereign financing of projects on modernization, introduction
of innovations, export, corporate, and trade financing.
The sides also reached agreements on the allocation of
preferential and grant financing of projects on modernization of
the system of vocational education and medical institutions,
support of vulnerable groups of population, environmental
protection, and improvement of water supply systems.