Moscow, June 20 / Kabar /. “Russia has granted Kyrgyzstan significant financial aid, President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev said today during a press conference on the results of talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Atambayev said that a protocol was signed on Russia writing off all of Kyrgyzstan’s debts. “And when we discussed the agenda today, we saw that we have practically no differences – just plans and prospects for the future. Since joining the Eurasian Economic Union, we have seen a sharp increase in trade – by 23 percent, as you observed, and the growth of money remittances from our migrant workers. Most importantly, we see that the lives of the Kyrgyz citizens who work here have become much easier. It is good that we are seeing quick results, because we remember the massive attack in our country and some other countries aimed at preventing Kyrgyzstan from joining the Eurasian Economic Union. We see that joining has lived up to our expectations. Of course, much work remains to be done, but we can feel the support of fraternal Russia in this area as well,” he said.
The Kyrgyz leader said that he is pleased that managed to maintain close cultural ties. “Of course, we need to further strengthen them. Today, the Days of the Kyrgyzstani Culture kick off in Russia with a big concert at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses. This is an excellent opportunity to reinvigorate this activity,” he said.
Atambayev also he is also pleased to have the opportunity to visit Bashkortostan and Tatarstan.
“As you may be aware, my wife was born in Russia, and she is probably even more pleased at the prospect. There are members in our delegation with Russian roots as well. We have managed to maintain a diversity of voices and languages in Kyrgyzstan. I am very pleased, in fact for me it is high praise, Mr President, that a foundation has been laid, as you mentioned, not only for medium-term cooperation. I believe it will last forever,” he said.
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