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Move over, Silk Road 2.0 – Central Asia’s role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is hotter than ever. In an exclusive interview with Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, we explore how this ambitious infrastructure project transformed landlocked nations into global trade players.
BRI’s Big Wins: Since its launch a decade ago, Central Asia has seen highways, railways, and energy pipelines crisscrossing the region like never before. Otorbaev highlights how these projects boosted cross-border trade by over 40% and connected markets from Europe to Asia-Pacific.
Unlocking Potential: \"Landlocked doesn’t mean *locked out*,\" Otorbaev says, pointing to Kazakhstan’s dry ports and Uzbekistan’s logistics hubs. BRI investments helped reduce transport costs and lifted local manufacturing – a game-changer for young entrepreneurs.
Global Power Play: With superpowers eyeing Central Asia’s strategic location, Otorbaev calls the region \"the world’s geopolitical gym.\" But he stresses collaboration over competition: \"When major powers lift together, everyone gains.\"
In an exclusive interview with Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, we explore how this ambitious infrastructure project transformed landlocked nations into global trade players.
BRI’s Big Wins: Since its launch a decade ago, Central Asia has seen highways, railways, and energy pipelines crisscrossing the region like never before. Otorbaev highlights how these projects boosted cross-border trade by over 40% and connected markets from Europe to Asia-Pacific. 
Unlocking Potential: \"Landlocked doesn’t mean *locked out*,\" Otorbaev says, pointing to Kazakhstan’s dry ports and Uzbekistan’s logistics hubs. BRI investments helped reduce transport costs and lifted local manufacturing – a game-changer for young entrepreneurs.
Global Power Play: With superpowers eyeing Central Asia’s strategic location, Otorbaev calls the region \"the world’s geopolitical gym.\" But he stresses collaboration over competition: \"When major powers lift together, everyone gains.\" 
