President opens Torugart 2 checkpoint in Naryn region

15:06, 21 декабря 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Tatyana KUDRYAVTSEVA

The President of Kyrgyzstan opened the renovated Torugart 2 checkpoint on the Kyrgyz-Chinese state border. The press service of the head of state reported.

The checkpoint was built in 1993 and is conventionally called Torugart 1 and Torugart 2 due to the fact that the first was built in 1993, and the second in 2010-2018 with the support of China.

Torugart 2 complex needed reconstruction: there was a sharp entrance, inconveniently located facilities, and few parking spaces.

As a result, the administrative building of Torugart 2 complex was reconstructed with the construction of six traffic lanes, installation of covered, insulated hangars, where customs control of six vehicles can be carried out simultaneously. In addition, demolition of dilapidated and non-functional structures and buildings is underway for the further arrangement of additional parking areas and optimization of vehicle traffic schemes within the territory of the checkpoint. This will help increase its throughput.

Sadyr Japarov stressed that the improved infrastructure of the checkpoint must fully comply with the necessary standards; it is important to create the most favorable conditions for vehicles crossing the border. He proposed increasing the number of working hours on a 24/7 basis from spring 2024.

The head of state also instructed to take all necessary measures to ensure the uninterrupted operation of automated customs systems. Sadyr Japarov inspected the reconstructed dormitory building for border guards.