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Kyrgyzstan and U.S. Review Political, Security and Economic Cooperation

On April 22 Bishkek hosted Annual Bilateral Consultations led by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Aibek Moldogaziev and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pommersheim. Referencing the historic C5+1 Summit held on September 22, 2023 in New York, the parties commended its positive impact on regional cooperation and the U.S.-Kyrgyzstan commitment to enhancing U.S.-Central Asia regional partnership. Deputy Foreign Minister Moldogaziev and Deputy Assistant Secretary Pommersheim reaffirmed the importance of annual bilateral consultations in advancing shared priorities, including political and security cooperation, economic partnership and support for civil society and rule of law. Under security cooperation, discussions focused on counterterrorism, border protection, global health security, and continued defense cooperation, with the United States reiterating its unwavering support for Kyrgyzstan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Both sides emphasized their commitment to grow and diversify the Kyrgyz economy, increase U.S. private sector investment, improve regional connectivity and trade, expand agricultural cooperation, and advance partnership on critical minerals and the green economy. Collaboration on the continued commitment to addressing social issues included furthering economic opportunities for persons with disabilities, and measures to protect public health. Looking towards the realization of creating a resilient, prosperous, and secure Kyrgyzstan, delegates listed media freedom, a strong civil society, respect for human rights -including women’s rights- stronger protection against gender-based violence, judicial independence, and combating corruption, as essential. The parties also discussed the importance of continuing to increase cooperation through educational and English language programmes, emphasizing the important role of direct personal interaction in the countries’ bilateral relationship.

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Kazakhstan and Egypt Develop Economic Cooperation

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Egypt and Kazakh Invest last week organized a round table in Cairo for large company members of the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation. Following discussion on trade and investment opportunities, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Kazakh Invest and the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation. Kairat Lama Sharif, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Egypt, stated that Egypt as one of the three largest economies among Arab countries, has high potential for increasing trade and economic cooperation with Kazakhstan. By way of illustration, he reported that many Kazakh producers of convenience food have expressed interest in the Egyptian market, which has a population of more than 105 million. The ambassador invited Egyptian companies to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan enterprises and agreement was made for representatives of Egyptian business to visit Kazakhstan later this year.

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Kyrgyzstan and China’s Xinjiang Expand Economic Cooperation

On April 2nd, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov met Chairman of the Government of China’s western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Erkin Tuniyaz in Bishkek. With the participation of business representatives of more than 50 Chinese companies, discussions focused on proposals for digitalization, transport, logistics, investment, agriculture, and humanitarian projects. President Japarov stated that China is one of his country’s main trade and investment partners and noted the successful progress of the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway; the largest joint project to date. He also emphasized the importance of increasing cooperation with the XUAR and accelerating the practical implementation of further joint projects, adding that Kyrgyzstan is ready to expand and strengthen cooperation with China within the Belt and Road initiative and the Central Asia-China format. A key topic of discussions was the expansion of bilateral cooperation in rare metals mining, the opening of a new air route between the Kyrgyz city of Osh and Xinjiang’s Kashgar, and the establishment of joint commercial and industrial parks. Erkin Tuniyaz also met the Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov, who said that “In trade and economic cooperation, we rely on Xinjiang; this region of China is for us a kind of gateway to your country.” According to Chinese statistics, trade turnover between the two countries in 2023 amounted to $19.8 billion; an increase of 30% since 2022.