Jeenbekov meets Honorary Consuls of Kyrgyzstan in foreign countries

Bishkek, Mar. 15, 2019. /Kabar/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov today, March 15, met with the Honorary Consuls of Kyrgyzstan in foreign countries, the press service of the President’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.

Jeenbekov spoke about the transformations and changes that are taking place in Kyrgyzstan as part of the implementation of reforms in all spheres of the country's life, concerning the development of regions, digitalization, the fight against corruption, judicial reform. He noted that all measures are being taken to improve the business environment and create a favorable investment climate.

"Honorary consuls contribute to the popularization of Kyrgyzstan abroad and provide considerable assistance," he said.

The President noted the work of Honorary Consuls in Germany Ehlerding and Krämmel, who provide assistance to the country's social institutions and are engaged in charitable activities. Honorary Consuls in Japan Mizusako and Nakajima are active in helping in the field of health and culture. Honorary Consuls in Russia Vladimir Trofimov, Alexey Chinaliev, Taalaibek Abdiyev, Talantbek Namazbekov, in Kazakhstan Talgat Aytbayev help compatriots, are engaged in various projects.

“We are very grateful to the consuls for their work. The Institute of Honorary Consuls has great potential in the implementation of economic projects, assistance to migrants. It is very important to strengthen economic ties, attract foreign investments, companies and tourists to Kyrgyzstan,” the head of state emphasized.

The President once again reminded that the priority areas of the Kyrgyz economy are energy, transport, provision of clean water, irrigation, information technology, tourism, agriculture, and export of products and drew special attention of the Honorary Consuls to intensifying work in the field of “economic diplomacy”.

A number of Honorary Consuls spoke at the meeting about the ongoing work in their respective areas.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Chingiz Aidarbekov noted that today the 5th Meeting of the Honorary Consuls of the Kyrgyz Republic in foreign countries will be held, but this is the first meeting with the President of the country.

The head of state expressed the hope that these meetings will become traditional.