Bishkek, May 18, 2022. /Kabar/. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkey Kubanychbek Omuraliev met with Mayor of Malatya Selahattin Gurkan, the press service of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported Wednesday.
During the meeting, the Kyrgyz ambassador noted the need to establish closer cooperation between the twin cities of Batken and Malatya.
Given the fact that about 70% of Turkish apricot production is concentrated in the Malatya region, which is the 2nd largest apricot exporter in the world, Kubanychbek Omuraliev asked for practical assistance with new technologies for growing and processing the fruit, as well as assistance in promoting Batken apricot exports.
In conclusion, the ambassador expressed gratitude for the assistance provided to ethnic Kyrgyz living in the city and, noting that the number of Kyrgyz nationals arriving to work and study has been increasing recently, asked Mayor Gurkan to assist in settling them in the city.
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