Uzbekistan is pursuing alternative trade routes through China to Pakistan while continuing to support long-term plans for a trans-Afghan transport corridor.
By Eurasianet - Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Uzbekistan is advancing plans for trade routes through China even as it continues promoting a future trans-Afghan corridor.
The shift reflects ongoing security and political uncertainty affecting trade through Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Other Central Asian states, including Kyrgyzstan, are also exploring China-based routes to Pakistani markets.
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