Posts tagged ‘Asia’

12. A.Sivak, Chief of the Belorussian Railway. Belorussian Railway as a Reliable Link that Ensures Cargo Transit Between Europe and Asia.

Steady and effective functioning of Pan-European transport system is one of the necessary conditions for the development of the states economies. Belarus Republic, being a key transit country has a transportation system connecting Russia with  countries of Asian-Pacific Ocean region and countries of the European Union, pays increased attention to questions of international collaboration in the area of cargo and passenger transport organization.

Belorussian railway is a modern and well developed transport system having length of 5.5 thousand kilometers and carrying about 75% of all republic cargo transportation and more than 50% passenger transportation. It is the most effective, reliable and popular means of transport and, furthermore, it possesses necessary infrastructure that has sufficient reserves of spacing and carrying ability.  Belorussian railway is located at joint of railroads of different track width and is a unique transport bridge, which connects Europe and Asia. 

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11. V. I. Yakunin, President of JSC Russian Railways. Russian Railways.

Russia and Latvia are two links in a uniform transportation system that spans the entire Eurasia.

Cargo traffic between Central Asia and Ukraine, Belarus and EU states generate the bulk of transportation flows running through our countries. These transportation flows primarily reflect sustainable economic relations in the area which railway people call the “1520 Stretch”. Our countries share a uniform standard of 1520 mm wheel track, which is different from the European 1435 mm gauge railway lines. 

Transportation volumes are expected to grow led by continuous business recovery in respective countries and growth of export capacity.

Within the Eurasian transportation system the Baltic Region’s geographical location offers certain advantages arising from a well-developed transportation infrastructure. Besides, the Region boasts a wealth of history, especially regarding trade routes dating back to the Hanse Union times. 

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2. Hu Yeshun, Ambassador of the PRC. Join Hands to strengthen theVibrant Cooperation between China and Europe.

 The Publishment of the new edition of the book “Latvia- the Heart of the Baltics” is a clear indication that the Eurasian economic cooperations enjoy bright future and have drawn ever-growing attention from the business world. All the participants have been and will continue to be benefitted through the development of cooperation.

The economic cooperation and cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe have a rich history which can be dated back thousands years. Functioning as the international passageway between Asia and Europe, the Eurasia Continental Bridge enjoys many favorable conditions of crossing vast lands, large spaces, and rich natural resources. It has been playing a significant role in developing the complementary economic relations and strengthening the regional cooperation among the countries and regions along the corridor. Sometimes the Eurasia Continental Bridge is called “the New Silk Road” because it is reproducing the brilliance of the ancient Silk Road. The corridor will provide more opportunities for extending and deepening exchanges and cooperation in trade, economy, technology and culture, and further improve the economic development and prosperity of Asia and Europe.

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