Bishkek, Sept. 23, 2022 / Kabar /. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met in New York on Thursday with US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu.
The sides discussed in detail the current agenda of bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and the United States, as well as interaction on regional and international issues, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
Kulubaev noted the need to strengthen practical interaction with an emphasis on trade and economic cooperation, both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of regional cooperation. In this plan, the importance of implementing specific and significant projects of common interest on a regional scale was noted.
The sides highly appreciated the results of the ministerial meeting in the C5 + 1 format, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and strengthening this dialogue platform with an eye to the transition to a practical plane of interaction. The Kyrgyz minister welcomed the US decision to allocate USD 25 million as a new economic initiative aimed at increasing the potential of the countries of Central Asia.
As important steps to ensure economic security in the current environment, the parties expressed their readiness to intensify mutual consultations on minimizing the negative impact of international sanctions on the economy of Kyrgyzstan.
During the meeting, Kulubaev provided detailed information about the armed events that took place on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border.
The head of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasized that the illegal actions of the Tajik side are an aggressive and destabilizing action that runs counter to bilateral and multilateral agreements between the peoples of the two countries. The head of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasized the importance of de-escalating the situation and an unchanged position on resolving disputes between the two countries exclusively at the negotiating table. In this regard, Kulubaev emphasized the readiness and openness of Kyrgyzstan to any proposals that contribute to peace and stability in the region.
Lu expressed readiness to continue to provide all possible assistance in expanding and strengthening bilateral cooperation. At the same time, the American diplomat expressed serious concern about the growing tension in the border areas, noting the importance for the United States and the entire world community of maintaining peace and stability.
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