China allocates 3.7 billion dollars to Central Asian countries to fight against poverty

China will help the countries of Central Asia in the amount of 3.7 billion dollars. Chinese President Xi Jinping said this in his speech at the "China-Central Asia" summit held in Xi'an.

"China will provide 26 billion yuan (3.7 billion dollars) of financial assistance to Central Asian countries in order to support their cooperation and development," Xi Jinping said.

The politician said that China will draw up a plan for scientific and technical cooperation with Central Asia in the field of poverty alleviation, as well as encourage Chinese companies in the region to create more jobs.

On May 18-19, the "China-Central Asia" summit was held in the Chinese city of Xi'an under the chairmanship of Xi Jinping. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Kazakhstan Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadir Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov took part in it.