President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law ratifying the exchange of notes between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Japan on the project «Reconstruction (construction) of a bridge over Naryn River on Bishkek—Osh road to improve connectivity with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route,» as well as a grant agreement between the Cabinet and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The project provides for the construction of a modern 210-meter bridge over Naryn River in Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region, replacing the existing structure built in 1964.
The Government of Japan will provide a grant of $21.5 million, while Kyrgyzstan will contribute co-financing from the national budget in the amount of $113,300.
Implementation of the project is expected to increase the capacity of the strategic Bishkek—Osh road, reduce travel time for freight and passenger transport, and strengthen regional connectivity with the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
The law will enter into force in 10 days after its official publication.
