Relations between Kyrgyzstan and China in humanitarian sphere will only grow - Omurbekova

Bishkek, Sept. 10, 2018. / Kabar /. Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Altynay Omurbekova expressed her gratitude to Trans-Kyrgyz Gas Pipeline Company Limited for sponsoring the training of 30 entrants in China. This is stated in the speech of the vice premier, which was read by her adviser Chinara Zhanykeeva at the official ceremony of sending students for targeted training in China. "Today we have a good reason. With the support of Trans-Kyrgyz Gas Pipeline Company Limited, 30 entrants from Kyrgyzstan will go to study in China. Kyrgyzstan and China have friendly relations for many years. Kyrgyzstan is rich in resources, and China has many opportunities for investments. During his state visit to China President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov noted that China is an important country for the republic," the adviser cited Omurbekova’s words. Also, the vice prime minister stressed that in the future relations between China and Kyrgyzstan will only develop in the humanitarian sphere. In addition, Altynay Omurbekova noted that in 2013 in Bishkek, an agreement was signed between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and China on the construction of a transit gas pipeline through the territory of Kyrgyzstan from China. "In this regard, it is necessary to highlight the benefits from implementation of this project. There is a tax payment, within the project all necessary goods and equipment will be purchased in the local market. It will also allow developing conditions for tourism," Zhanykeeva continued to read. Note that the sending of applicants to study in China’s leading universities is envisaged in the construction of a transit gas pipeline from China via Kyrgyzstan. The gas pipeline will run through the Alai and Chon-Alai regions of Osh oblast.