Atambayev: "I am very pleased with results of state visit to Russia"

Bishkek, June 25 / Kabar /. "I am very pleased with the results of the state visit to Russia," Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev said on Saturday during a press conference following the results of his state visit to Russia.

He also said that he has visited Bashkortostan and Tatarstan within the framework of a new project - the Altai civilization.

“The first major conference will be held on June 20. I could agree heads of Bashkortostan and Tatarstan to come to its opening," he said.

Speaking about the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the EEU, the president said that there were more advantages, than minuses. The head of state said that Kyrgyzstan was given the warmest terms of entry.

"Russia for the transition period has allocated $ 200 million. Kazakhstan has allocated $ 100 million. In addition, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund was established with a capital of $ 500 million. That is, we were allocated 800 million dollars for a safe entry. We all see that migrants' remittances are increasing. During the meeting with compatriots, it was clear that they are living better. I met with my compatriots in 2012, a far cry from that time," Almazbek Atambayev said.

The Kyrgyz President’s state visit to Russia took place on June 19 - 24. During the visit, Almazbek Atambayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. In addition, the Kyrgyz leader visited Bashkortostan and Tatarstan.