From November 27 to 28, the China-Central Asia Five Nations International Forum on Technical Standards for Transport Infrastructure Engineering took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Fan Wen, Vice President of Chang’an University and Secretary-General of the Alliance, led a delegation to the forum, where extensive and in-depth discussions were held with various parties on deepening cooperation in the transportation sector between China and Central Asia, as well as promoting talent cultivation and standards alignment. More than 200 representatives from over 60 universities, research institutions, and government departments from China and the five Central Asian countries, including Chang’an University, Southwest Jiaotong University, Tongji University, and Kazakhstan’s University of Logistics and Transport, gathered to discuss the coordination of regional transportation technical standards and the development of talent cultivation.
At the opening ceremony of the forum, Lyu Yi, Acting Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Meirbek Izbas, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, delivered speeches respectively. Lyu Yi emphasized that China and the five Central Asian countries are connected by mountains and rivers, sharing a common future, and strengthening infrastructure connectivity is crucial for regional development. China is willing to work with all parties to deepen comprehensive and practical cooperation in the transportation sector and jointly build an efficient and sustainable regional transportation network system. The forum was chaired by Meruert Zarmaganbetova, President of the Kazakhstan University of Logistics and Transport. Thirteen Chinese and foreign experts, including Bagdat Teltayev, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, and Guo Liping, Vice Chairman of the Highway Society of Shaanxi Province, delivered thematic reports on various cutting-edge topics such as road engineering, digital technology, geological disaster prevention, and innovative talent cultivation models, contributing insights to promote the coordination and localization of regional technical standards.
During the conference, the Alliance convened its third council meeting. Hua Lei, Special Representative of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, attended and delivered a speech. Fan Wen, Secretary-General of the Alliance, released the "Almaty Consensus," while Zhang Wei, Director of the Alliance Secretariat Office, reported on the work progress achieved over the past year. The council reviewed and approved the membership applications of 14 new institutions, including China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and Kazakhstan's Satbayev University. Concurrently, the Alliance also hosted the "China-Kazakhstan Science, Education, and Transportation Technology Cooperation Matchmaking Session" and the "China-Central Asia International Education Industry-Academia Cooperation Achievements Exchange Exhibition." These events facilitated in-depth discussions on topics such as smart logistics and new transportation materials, while collectively showcasing the abundant achievements of member units in industry-academia integration and international cooperation.
The China-Central Asia Five Nations Talent Cultivation Alliance in the Field of Transport Infrastructure was established in 2023 under the leadership of Chang’an University. In 2024, the alliance held its second council meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where the "Tashkent Declaration" was released. Since its inception, the alliance has grown to include over 60 member units. Through a series of practical initiatives—such as co-establishing the "China-Uzbekistan Transportation College," setting up joint research platforms, promoting standards alignment, and implementing major project collaborations—the alliance has achieved remarkable results in advancing the "hard connectivity" of transport infrastructure, the "soft connectivity" of technical standards, and the "people-to-people connectivity" among professionals. It has become a key platform for deepening science and education cooperation in the transportation sector and promoting sustainable development between China and Central Asian countries.
The China-Central Asia Five Nations Transport Infrastructure Talent Development Alliance was initiated by Chang'an University in 2023. In 2024, it convened its second council meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where the "Tashkent Declaration" was released. Since its establishment, the alliance has expanded to include over 60 member institutions. Through a series of practical initiatives—such as co-establishing the China-Uzbekistan Transportation College, setting up joint research platforms, promoting standards alignment, and implementing collaborations on major projects—the alliance has achieved significant progress in advancing the "hard connectivity" of transport infrastructure, the "soft connectivity" of technical standards, and the "people-to-people connectivity" among professionals. It has become an important platform for deepening scientific and educational cooperation in the transport sector and promoting sustainable development between China and Central Asian countries.
