Once the beating heart of the ancient Silk Road, Central Asia is stepping back into the spotlight—this time, powered by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Straddling the crossroads of East and West, the region is reclaiming its historic role as a global hub for trade, culture, and innovation.
\"Central Asia was the original bridge between civilizations,\" says Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan. \"Now, the BRI isn't just rebuilding roads and railways—it's reviving a shared legacy.\" From boosting cross-border infrastructure to fostering tech collaborations, the initiative is turbocharging regional connectivity like never before.
Think of it as history meeting TikTok speed: Ancient caravan routes are now high-speed rail corridors, while bustling bazaars have gone digital. For young entrepreneurs and investors eyeing Eurasia, this blend of old and new offers untapped opportunities. As Otorbaev puts it: \"The BRI isn't repeating the past—it's reimagining it.\"
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