BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 25. Kyrgyz Minister
of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev and EU High Representative for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European
Commission Kaja Kallas discussed the implementation of joint
investment projects on September 24 in New York.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the
sides discussed the issue on the sidelines of the High-Level Week
of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
"During the meeting, the sides discussed a wide range of issues
related to bilateral cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and
the European Union. Particular attention was paid to the
implementation of joint investment projects in transport, energy,
green economy and digitalization, aimed at deepening and expanding
economic cooperation, including at the regional level," the
statement said.
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized the
importance of developing mutually beneficial partnership between
the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Union, reaffirming
Kyrgyzstan's commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade,
investment and transport connectivity.
In turn, Kaja Kallas expressed support for Kyrgyzstan's
initiatives aimed at expanding bilateral political cooperation and
confirmed the European side's readiness to further engage in all
areas of mutual interest.
Furthermore, Jeenbek Kulubaev also provided the EU High
Representative with detailed information on the work being carried
out by the Kyrgyz side to prevent possible sanctions circumvention
and emphasized the importance of conveying Kyrgyzstan's objective
position on the matter to EU member states and relevant
institutions. The sides agreed to continue work on
sanctions-related issues to address emerging matters in a timely
manner and develop mutually acceptable solutions.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue active
dialogue to implement joint programs and initiatives. Kaja Kallas
invited his European counterpart to visit Kyrgyzstan for further
discussions on strengthening the partnership between the Kyrgyz
Republic and the European Union.
