加强中亚和南亚地区互联互通，塔吉克斯坦寻求纳入中吉乌铁路

Group 1 - The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is enhancing trade connections among Central Asian countries, with Tajikistan expressing interest in joining the project [1] - Tajikistan's Minister of Transport Ibrahim discussed potential support from China for joining the railway project and the possibility of a broader multimodal transport corridor connecting multiple countries [1] - The project is seen as a significant regional transportation initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Central Asia and South Asia [1] Group 2 - The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is progressing steadily, with key tunnel projects underway, marking the start of substantial construction [2] - The railway is designed for a speed of 120 km/h, with a planned completion date in July 2025, and will create a major cross-border transport corridor [2] - A feasibility study for a railway connection between China's Xinjiang region and Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul area is also in progress, which could significantly reduce freight transport time and costs [2]