Bishkek, Apr.8, 2020./Kabar/. President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov had on Wednesday phone talk with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President Alain Pilloux.
According to the Kyrgyz President's press service, the sides discussed areas of bilateral cooperation for the near future, including joint measures to combat coronavirus infection.
Sooronbay Jeenbekov noted he highly appreciates the EBRD's support of infrastructure projects for the development of water supply and irrigation systems, including the development of public transport and domestic waste management.
The Kyrgyz leader emphasized the current situation with coronavirus has a negative impact on all economic sectors and business activity not only in Kyrgyzstan, but also in the countries of the main trade partners.
The EBRD Vice President expressed solidarity with the Kyrgyz side in the fight against coronavirus infection.
Alain Pilloux noted the Bank is considering options for support and concessional financing of the private sector, especially for enterprises engaged in the production of hygiene products and individual protection to combat the spread of coronavirus infection.
He said the Bank is considering providing liquidity to the banking sector to refinance small and medium businesses.
Vice President Pilloux assured the EBRD will continue to support municipal enterprises to improve infrastructure systems, and all planned projects are to be implemented on time and without delays, despite the global crisis situation.
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