Interest in the stated topic is due to the fact that there is described a process of development’s relations between the Kyrgyz Republic (KR) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which promotes the national development strategies of the two states along the Great Silk Road. The article attempts to summarize and evaluate a number of important areas of economic, political, and educational cooperation between the two countries from the first day of independence of Kyrgyzstan.The Belt and Road is a system project that opens up broad economic prospects for open cooperation for all participating countries. Interested countries along the Silk Road have the opportunity to achieve mutual benefits through common efforts. At the same time, participating States can improve regional infrastructure, form a basic network of safe and highly efficient transport routes on land, in the air, and develop a new level of interconnections. This can help simplify investment and trade procedures. In addition, the formation of a basic network of free trade zones is possible. In the future, this will strengthen and deepen economic ties and political mutual trust. Moreover, the expansion of relations in the field of education between countries will increase the mutual trust that will give prosperity to the interacting peoples and states.The main goal of the research is to show the main areas of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China, which contribute to the promotion of the “Belt and Road.” The solution to this goal will determine the retrospective and the state of interaction between the two countries. To achieve this goal, causal and inductive methods of analysis are needed.Based on the above, to determine the historical development of relations and the state of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China, which contribute to the Belt and Road, the information of bilateral and multilateral meetings of the heads of state are used. Special attention is paid to the Chinese investment policy in Kyrgyzstan, as well as educational processes that contribute to the convergence of states.The history of relations between countries begins with the fact that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is among the first to recognize the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic on December 27, 1991. Diplomatic relations were established between the two countries on January 5, 1992. In May 1992, China opened its Embassy in Bishkek, and on August 31, 1993, the opening of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Beijing took place.Conceptually, the main directions of the policy of China (at the stage of the first 20 years) with respect to the Central Asian countries were formulated in a speech by Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Peng on April 18, 1994[1]. An important contribution to the development of bilateral relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the People’s Republic of China was made by mutual visits of the heads of state and government. During the first visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic A. Akaev to the PRC (1992), a Joint Communiqué was signed; during the second (1998), the Joint Declaration on the further development and deepening of friendship and cooperation; during the June 24th, (2002), The Treaty of Good Neighborhood, Friendship, and Cooperation, which crowned a decade of interstate relations. Following the first official visit of President Jiang Zemin to the Kyrgyz Republic in July 1996, a Joint Declaration on the Basics of Friendly Relations and the Agreement on the Kyrgyz-Chinese State Border were signed, which for the first time legally established the state border between the two countries. The supplementary agreement on the state border between the PRC and the Kyrgyz Republic, signed by the heads of state in August 1999 in Bishkek, finally solved the problem of the disputed areas.With the settlement of border issues, the focus of Kyrgyz-Chinese relations from the military-political sphere was shifted to the trade and economic field. The Kyrgyz-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, established in 1999, is working productively. In 2002, with China crediting, the joint construction of a cardboard and paper mill in Tokmok began, grants are provided for the implementation of mutually beneficial projects. In order to develop and strengthen bilateral relations, the Government of Kyrgyzstan in August 2000 adopted a Comprehensive Action Plan for cooperation with China for 2000-2003, covering most of the areas of Kyrgyz-Chinese relations.The policy of Kyrgyzstan towards China was built according to a simple scheme, which it still adheres to - obtaining economic and political support for development. A conceptual approach to the formation of Kyrgyzstan’s policy was outlined in the Silk Road Doctrine in 1998, where China was one of Kyrgyzstan’s main partners in all areas of cooperation. Based on the geographical location of Kyrgyzstan, the presence of a long border with China, the most important and prospective areas of bilateral trade and economic cooperation are cooperation in the development of infrastructure and transport, energy, agriculture, and mining industry. The PRC is one of the main trade partners of the Kyrgyz Republic and occupies an important role in this indicator. Between the two countries, more than 200 intergovernmental, intergovernmental, interdepartmental and other bilateral documents were signed[2], which indicates the existence of a serious legal framework and the desire of the two countries develop mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.From 1992 to 2018, China allocated grants to Kyrgyzstan for about 1.8 billion yuan and loans for about 1.788 billion US dollars. The visit of the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to the Kyrgyz Republic (September 10-12th, 2013) allowed the parties to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues, determine priorities for the near future, and bring interaction between the two countries to the level of strategic partnership. During the visit, agreements were reached on specific economic projects, such as the construction of the North-South highway, the 4th branch of the Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline through Kyrgyzstan, the construction of the Datka-Kemin transmission line, the reconstruction of the Bishkek thermal power plant and the expansion of the refinery’s capacity in Kara-Balta[3].The result of the visit of the leader of China, sometime later, was the introduction of the Oil Refinery into operation, and the capital CHP was modernized[4]. This list can be supplemented with the completion of the construction of the Datka-Kemin power line and the modernization of the power lines in southern Kyrgyzstan. Moreover, the countries continue to cooperate on joint economic projects: the construction of the Kyrgyzstan-China gas pipeline, the 2nd phase of the North-South highway, the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Bishkek roads,Currently, China and Kyrgyzstan are working on implementing a package of economic projects, among which it is necessary to highlight the construction of a cement plant in Kyzyl-Kie, the construction of a mineral fertilizer plant in the city of Tash-Kumyr, the creation of free trade zones near the checkpoint Irkeshtam and Torugart, the establishment of an agricultural machinery center in Kyrgyzstan, the resumption of production activities of the Kyrgyz-Chinese Cardboard and Paper Mill (KKBF). The total estimated investment in the above projects is several hundred million US dollars. The projects are at different stages of development. For some of them, the parties have already started implementation, and for some they continue to negotiate.Kyrgyzstan supports China’s initiatives to develop the Silk Road Economic Belt. This project is seen as an opportunity to attract investment in the construction of new infrastructure and consolidate the export niche in the framework of the expanding trade in Eurasia. In Kyrgyzstan, China’s focus on the development of infrastructure and regional relations within the Silk Road is completely consistent with the priorities of the economic development of Kyrgyzstan and its national interests. The countries have the task of finding and effectively using all the mechanisms, more fully discovering and realizing the existing potential of bilateral cooperation and cooperation on the world stage, including within the framework of regional and international organizations.In 2015, China continued to be one of the main trade and economic partners of Kyrgyzstan. Of particular importance is the 2015-2025 Program of Cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the People’s Republic of China adopted in 2015. and the Cross-Border Cooperation Program for 2015-2020, in which long-term bilateral cooperation activities are laid down[5].In addition, in March 2015, the State Committee for Development and Reforms, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Commerce, with the approval of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, published the text on the website of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kyrgyz Republic under the general title “Excellent prospects and practical actions to create the Silk Road Economic Belt and sea route of the 21st century.”[6]In 2015, more than 80 visits took place, among which the working visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic A. Atambaev to the PRC should be highlighted[7]. The tight schedule of high-level meetings of representatives of state power of the two countries, including annual meetings within the framework of the SCO, showed a mutual interest in cooperation.However, Kyrgyzstan, located at the crossroads of regional interests, does not benefit from its geopolitical position. In this case, the atmosphere of regional cooperation in Central Asia dictates Kyrgyzstan a way out of this situation[8]. China is perceived by the countries of the region as one of the most reliable partners in ensuring the political security of the countries of Central Asia. China acts as a proponent of strengthening integrated stability in Central Asia, as well as promoting regional economic integration.The economic feasibility and interest of Kyrgyzstan in attracting investment and participation in large regional projects under the auspices of the PRC is also becoming obvious, especially in the light of the current economic situation in the country. Here plays not only the factor of China’s geographical proximity and the actual linking of small and medium-sized businesses to the Chinese economy. China has a clear strategy for economic and political development, which has been expressed in the concept of a “harmonious society.” A model of relations based on mutual economic benefits without binding to political or ideological issues is more attractive not only to Kyrgyzstan but also to other countries of Central Asia[9]. Moreover, equal participation and fair relations should be key objectives of Kyrgyzstan and China, both in the Central Asian region and throughout the SCO space.Important for attracting investments to Kyrgyzstan was the signing by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic of the Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (June 29, 2015, Beijing), which was created on the initiative of the People’s Republic of China, and the establishment of cooperation with the Silk Road Fund established in 2015. As is known, the Fund is ready to invest in the countries of the Silk Road Economic Belt.The participation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) provides additional benefits for the development of Kyrgyz-Chinese relations, first of all, for deepening and expanding trade and economic cooperation, including opening the EEU market for the PRC in cooperation with Kyrgyz companies and implementing economic projects in Kyrgyzstan .In this regard, mutual visits at high and institutional levels, round tables, and investment forums are important for attracting investment to the economy of Kyrgyzstan. Planned work to identify areas of cooperation in the trade and economic field between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB), if positive results are achieved, will make it possible to more effectively use the benefits of participation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the EAEU to promote the Belt and Road Initiative.Significant events may contribute to this in May 2015, when Russian President V. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on the pairing of the construction of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Silk Road Economic Belt[10]. The Russian and Chinese sides agreed on mutual cooperation. The pairing of the SREB and the EAEU has good prospects. The different political and economic nature of the SREB and the EEU complement each other because the movement of goods, services, and people (as stated in the documents of the EAEU) requires appropriate infrastructure, the creation of which is one of the objectives of the SREB.Providing trade preferences to China may lead to lower prices for Chinese goods and products because of the cost of paying trade duties and fees entrepreneurs pledge in the price of the goods for which the final consumer pays. The agreement, which was signed by the states, will affect the economic development of Kyrgyzstan.As for the Kyrgyz-Chinese cooperation, the foundation has already been laid. In many higher educational institutions of Kyrgyzstan, faculties have been opened where specialists with knowledge of the Chinese language are trained. For example, the Kyrgyz-Chinese faculty has been functioning in the Bishkek Humanity University named after K. Karasayev (BHU) since 2004, where they train specialists in such areas of training as “Oriental Studies and African Studies”, “World Economy”, “Commerce”, “Management”, “Regional Studies”, “Philosophy”, “Chinese Studies”, “Translation and Translation Studies”, “Linguistics”, and “International Relations.” Many students go on language internships to Chinese universities. In addition, schools with an in-depth study of Chinese are opened in Bishkek, which is in great demand. It is impossible not to note the work of Confucius Institutes, which promotes the academic mobility of students, which gives them the opportunity to enroll in Chinese universities or undergo training to improve the level of Chinese. Moreover, the universities of Kyrgyzstan and China cooperate productively within the network of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization University (SCOU). Thus, in the educational process of Kyrgyzstan, the Chinese language, culture, and many other values take an important place.Thus, the above historical and current facts of cooperation between China and the Kyrgyz Republic contribute to prospective areas of cooperation between countries within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, which also includes the modernization of the network of existing railways and roads for the transit of Chinese goods to Europe, the Caucasus and the Middle East.Kyrgyzstan is extremely interested in building a railway linking China, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe. The construction of a gas pipeline from Turkmenistan through the territory of Kyrgyzstan to China is also a very important project. Both projects are promising to give a tangible income to the state budget. This indicates that the economic vector of cooperation with China, namely, the participation of Kyrgyzstan in large regional projects, can give a big leap in the development of the country and this is very clearly recognized in Bishkek. At the same time, it should be noted that China’s policy toward Kyrgyzstan looks delicate. The underlined distance from interference in the country’s policy and the emphasis on achieving the region’s integrated stability through economic development for Kyrgyzstan is gradually becoming a more attractive model for building relationships. Considering the fact that throughout the CIS space, against the background of the development of parliamentarism, there are tendencies towards strengthening state control, there is every reason to believe that China’s economic initiatives and its strategy as a whole should have great prospects. In this connection, the core basis of the foreign policy of Kyrgyzstan should be, first of all, a conceptual vision of one’s own role and place in the regional system of relations. In this case, the geographical proximity of China may become an important component of the country’s built-up foreign policy. China continues to support Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to protect state security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and development of the national economy.As can be seen from the above, considering the issues of cooperation potential between Kyrgyzstan and the PRC, as well as the search for new forms of interaction in the system of regional relations in Central Asia, it is possible to come to a number of conceptual conclusions.Cooperation between the two countries, which began in the post-Soviet period from zero, has now reached a fairly high level. It is characterized by a stable contractual base, the dynamics of its expansion and improvement. China and Kyrgyzstan are actively cooperating at the bilateral level and in international organizations, among which cooperation in the SCO stands out in particular[11]. The Kyrgyz-Chinese cooperation is at a high level and is distinguished by stability and the absence of major problems and contradictions. In fact, relationships can demonstrate an example of true good neighborliness and mutual understanding. Over the past years, transport infrastructure has been developing, linking China and Kyrgyzstan (as well as within Kyrgyzstan), and the trade turnover between the countries has been steadily increasing. The eastern neighbor takes an active part in the development of the fuel and energy complex of Kyrgyzstan. Bilateral relations on the example of educational projects are in operation and are in constant improvement.However, it’s not worth stopping there. The intensification of multi-level ties between Kyrgyzstan and China in the near future should be increased. Countries should build relationships strictly following the principles and objectives of the UN Charter. Observe the five principles of peaceful coexistence, namely mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefits, peaceful coexistence.The Kyrgyz Republic attaches great importance to bilateral relations with the People’s Republic of China. Kyrgyzstan and China should maintain good-neighborly trust relationships, moving towards partnership with the states belonging to the “Belt and Road,” not limited to the framework of the ancient Silk Road. It is necessary to follow the principles of consent and tolerance. Advocate for the inclusiveness of different civilizations, respect the choice of the path and model of development of each state, intensify inter-civilization dialogue, strive for community while maintaining differences, borrow everything useful from each other, achieve peaceful coexistence and common prosperity.Kyrgyzstan makes it possible with its geopolitical location, can become a bridge between Europe and Asia, in the main directions, the “Belt and Road.” This requires strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as expanding contacts and consultations at different levels and through various channels, promoting the comprehensive development of bilateral relations, promoting cooperation programs, creating a model of bilateral cooperation.To advance the system program, countries should begin and complete the construction of a railway transport corridor passing through Kyrgyzstan. Thus, a start will be made on the construction of a corridor connecting China and the countries of Central Asia and further in all directions. It is necessary to optimize the location of areas of special customs control, to introduce innovations into the model of trade in products of the manufacturing industry, to deepen industrial cooperation.It is necessary to identify the role of bilateral mechanisms fully, to coordinate and direct the implementation of joint projects. Do not stop there and create improved mechanisms for joint work, develop action plans and road maps for the construction of the “Belt and Road.” Countries should continue to strengthen multilateral mechanisms in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), in the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC).Thus, the existing experience of relations between countries provides obvious opportunities for the implementation of the system project the “Belt and Road.”