On June 13, Song Hailiang, Chairman of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), met with Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent. (ChinaPower) The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the implementation of the important consensus reached between the heads of the two countries and the continuous deepening of cooperation in investment and construction in the field of energy and power infrastructure. Khodjaev warmly welcomed the visiting delegation from CEEC and stated that the CEEC has made positive contributions to promoting the economic and social development of Uzbekistan, advancing the transformation and upgrading of the energy structure, and improving infrastructure and the Uzbekistan government will actively support the smooth implementation of their projects in the country. Song Hailiang, for his part, expressed gratitude to Jamshid Khodjaev and the Uzbekistan government for their trust and support to CEEC and stated that Uzbekistan is a key country for CEEC’s overseas development, and the company will continue to deepen investment and construction cooperation in various fields, contributing to the comprehensive construction of the “New Uzbekistan”.

China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (ENERGY CHINA), is a Fortune Global 500 company, ranking 3rd in ENR Top 150 Global Engineering Design Firms and 13th in ENR Top 250 Global Contractors. (CEEC)

On June 14, Chen Shaowang, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Osh city, as well as Mars Isaev, First Deputy Mayor of Osh, exchanged the agreement text to establish friendly cooperation between the Chinese city of Dalian and Kyrgyzstan’s Osh City. The two sides also engaged in friendly discussions with the aim of strengthening exchanges and cooperation in various relevant areas between the two cities. (The Paper). Currently, Dalian is dedicated to the comprehensive implementation of President Xi Jinping’s instructions concerning the revitalization and development of Northeast China, Liaoning Province, and Dalian itself. The city is accelerating the establishment of a new frontier for international openness. With a steadfast commitment, Dalian aims to become a leading force in the revitalization of Northeast China in the new era. Mars Isaev said: “The establishment of friendly cooperation between Osh City and Dalian marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between the two cities. We are willing to deepen our cooperation with Dalian in fields such as technology and healthcare, and to become an exemplary model for friendly exchanges between the localities of Kyrgyzstan and China”.

On June 14, the China Xinjiang Bortala - Kazakhstan Entrepreneurial Trade Fair was held in Bortala City and 150 guests from Kazakhstan and China gathered to jointly plan and promote economic and trade cooperation between Bortala and Kazakhstan with the aim of deep integration of these joint efforts into the Belt and Road Initiative. (Xinhua) During the event, Bortala City, Alashankou City, Jinghe County, and Wenquan County carried out investment promotion fairs. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade’s branch in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture and the China-Kazakhstan Trade Promotion Association signed a memorandum of cooperation. A total of 119 Chinese and Kazakh enterprises attended the event, with 45 of them engaging in collaborative projects in areas such as mineral products, forestry products, and agricultural by-products. A total of 23 project proposals were signed, with a contract value of 10.2 billion yuan.

On June 17, it was reported that based on the statistics of Khorgos Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station until June 16, the number of people entering and leaving the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation (ICBC) in 2023 has exceeded 1 million, reaching 1.06 million and representing a growth of 346.8%. (ChinaNews) According to the report, since the beginning of June, the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos ICBC has experienced a peak in the flow of visitors, including border tourists, cross-border tourists, and shoppers. The Center has been receiving over 13,000 individuals entering and exiting for cooperation purposes each day, with the highest daily count reaching 21,000 individuals. Inside the various duty-free shops at the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos ICBC, a wide array of merchandise is on the offer, originating from China as well as many other countries of the world.