Kyrgyzstan eyes access to Gwadar port to benefit from CPEC’s connectivity

Kyrgyzstan has shown interest in getting access to Gwadar and Karachi ports by using the rail and road links being constructed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Talking to business community in Lahore, Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Erik Beishembiev said his country wants to develop short transportation links through its territory between Central Asia, China and Pakistan.

The Ambassador said his country greatly values relations with Pakistan and wants to further diversify and strengthen bilateral relations.

He said direct flights between the two countries on regular basis would help improve trade and cooperation in tourism sector.