Naeem
05-30-2008, 10:27 PM
The key for promoting a stable and prosperous Central Asia and the goal of regional cooperation is the facilitation of trade. In his presentation Mr. Linn provided numerous examples of the benefits of improved trade routes and reasons for cooperation. Reduced transportation costs and balancing of the electricity market within the region were chief among the reasons. The local population is also in favor of opening borders to trade as shown in his slide of a bridge that was re-opened by the local population on the border between Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic.
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