It is the Right Time for Multi level and Multi field Cooperation between Central Asia and China "- Interview with Bakht Gulova, Former Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to China

"Kyrgyzstan and China are connected by mountains and rivers, and the common national boundary extends more than 1000 kilometers. The long history of exchanges has precipitated profound friendship." Baktegulova, the former Kyrgyz ambassador to China, said in an exclusive interview with reporters recently that high-quality joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" has become an important driving force for the development of good neighborly and friendly relations between the two countries.

The current international situation is turbulent and intertwined, and it is crucial to maintain and strengthen trust and cooperation between countries. In the view of Bakhtegulova, head of state diplomacy plays a key strategic leading role in the relationship between Kyrgyzstan and China. Under the promotion of the two heads of state, Kyrgyzstan and China maintain a high degree of mutual trust, and bilateral relations have reached a new height. "Kyrgyzstan and China have opened a new chapter of friendly cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan is one of the first countries to support and participate in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative. Kyrgyzstan and China have made a series of important cooperation achievements in the fields of economy and trade, energy, infrastructure construction, connectivity and other fields. Baktegulova believes that the initiative of jointly building the "the Belt and Road" inherits the valuable experience of the ancient Silk Road and conforms to the good wishes of people of all countries for peace and development. Over the years, driven by the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", the formation of regional connectivity networks has been accelerated to promote exchanges of goods, capital, technology and personnel. This initiative has brought opportunities for development and prosperity to jointly build the country, "said Bakhtegulova.

Bakht Gulova listed a set of numbers to reporters: China has contributed over 30% to world economic growth for several consecutive years; Has become a major trading partner for over 140 countries and regions; Since the proposal of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, about 40 million people have been lifted out of poverty... "China and other countries have actively deepened practical cooperation, which has provided an important driving force for world economic growth and global development." Baktegulova said.

Baktegulova believes that the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" and the three major global initiatives proposed by China are conducive to pooling the strength of the international community to respond to global challenges, especially by building a platform of regional mutual trust and exchange, which has significantly improved the effectiveness of global governance.

Bakhtkulova stated that the convening of the second China Central Asia Summit meets the expectations of regional countries and has outlined a blueprint for expanding the depth and breadth of cooperation among all parties. In the current international situation, it is timely for Central Asia and China to cooperate at multiple levels and in multiple fields. She stated that on the basis of mutual respect and neighborly friendship, the strategic mutual trust between Central Asian countries and China continues to deepen, and the cooperation mechanism is becoming increasingly rich. fruitful cooperation results have been achieved in politics, security, development, humanities and other fields, which will undoubtedly benefit the development and prosperity of all parties and regional peace and stability.