The first talks on a new bridge construction at the 315th kilometre of the  Bishkek-Osh highway have been held in Kyrgyzstan . The press service of the Ministry of Transport reports on this.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev and representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) participated in the discussion.

The main topic of the meeting was the commitments of the parties to implement the project, which is planned on a grant basis. The new bridge should ensure uninterrupted movement of goods and passengers, improving safety on the road's key section. The participants also paid attention to the environmental and social aspects of construction.