BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 26. Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of
Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev discussed prospects for developing
economic and investment cooperation with UK Trade Envoy for Central
Asia and Azerbaijan Lord John Alderdice.
According to the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, the sides
reviewed the current state of Kyrgyz-British cooperation and
prospects for its further expansion.
"The sides exchanged views on the prospects for economic and
investment cooperation, the implementation of joint projects, as
well as interaction in the financial and educational sectors," the
statement said.
During the meeting, Kasymaliev noted the friendly nature of
relations between Kyrgyzstan and the UK, as well as the increased
level of bilateral cooperation observed in recent years.
The sides also discussed areas where economic ties could be
further developed, including investment interaction and the
implementation of projects of mutual interest. Cooperation in the
financial and education sectors was also identified among the areas
of bilateral engagement.
Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their readiness to
continue efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and intensify
cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
The meeting comes as Kyrgyzstan continues to expand economic
engagement with international partners and seek additional
opportunities for investment and project cooperation. The country
has been placing greater attention on attracting foreign
investment, developing infrastructure and improving connectivity,
while also seeking to broaden economic links beyond traditional
regional partners.
For the UK, engagement with Central Asian countries includes
trade, investment, financial services, education and other areas of
economic cooperation. Continued contacts between the two sides
provide an opportunity to identify specific projects and sectors
where bilateral business and institutional cooperation can be
expanded.
