This was announced by the press service of the Joqargi Kenges of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

It is noted that the delegation of Karakalpakstan, led by the Chairman of the Joqargi Kenges, Amanbay Orynbayev, is currently on an official visit to the People's Republic of China. As part of the visit, the delegation toured Sichuan Zhongzhi Shenghe Performance Co., Ltd., a major company specialized in manufacturing public transportation vehicles.

A meeting was held with the company's management to discuss the procurement of 54 electric buses and their corresponding charging equipment for the Republic of Karakalpakstan. During the meeting, views were exchanged on modernizing the public transport system, introducing eco-friendly vehicles, and developing transport infrastructure.

As a result, the parties reached an agreement to implement a project with a total value of $10 million, which includes the delivery of the 54 electric buses and charging infrastructure to the Republic of Karakalpakstan by August 1, 2026.