Official visit of the President of the European Council Charles Michel to Kyrgyzstan has ended, the press service of the President reported.
During his visit, Charles Michel took part in the second meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of the European Council.
“The parties discussed topical issues of enhancing bilateral cooperation, exchanged views on a wide range of issues on the global agenda, including regional cooperation,” the statement says.
Following the talks, Sadyr Zhaparov and Charles Michel adopted a joint statement for the press.
In particular, the presidents reaffirmed their firm commitment to further deepening bilateral large scale cooperation based on the principles of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, economic cooperation and sustainable development goals.
“The Presidents stressed the need to continue efforts to further strengthen and develop bilateral cooperation, including trade, economic and investment ones. The need for close cooperation to find and use business opportunities, green growth, high labour and environmental standards was especially noted. The parties also discussed the importance of further development of business mobility and tourism, as well as expanding contacts between citizens,” the press service noted.
Charles Michel took note of the willingness of the Kyrgyz side to initiate consultations with the European Union on facilitating the visa regime for the Kyrgyzstanis.
“Kyrgyzstan reiterated its firm commitment to the chosen course of democratic development. It is noted that the country’s progress in the field of democracy and human rights, among other things, allowed it to become the first country in the region to receive EU trade preferences under the GSP+ program,” the press service of the head of state informed.
In addition, it is reported that the President noted the importance of strengthening the regional dialogue in Central Asia, which is the key to prosperity and further sustainable development and emphasised the importance of resolving conflicts only by diplomatic means without the use of force and reaffirmed the belief in peaceful coexistence and negotiations based on democracy and the rule of law.
By Aida Dzhumashova for 24.kg.
The Second European Union-Central Asia Summit, chaired by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, took place in Cholpon-Ata town of Kyrgyzstan.
Before entering the congress hall Sadyr Zhaparov greeted each of the heads of delegations President of the Council of Europe Charles Michel, leaders of Central Asian countries President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...
The Second European Union-Central Asia Summit, chaired by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, took place in Cholpon-Ata town of Kyrgyzstan.
Before entering the congress hall Sadyr Zhaparov greeted each of the heads of delegations President of the Council of Europe Charles Michel, leaders of Central Asian countries President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...
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It is specified that the length of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is more than 950...
Over the past year and a half, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed on 102 kilometres of the draft line of the state border, the press service of the President of the neighbouring country reported.
It is specified that the length of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is more than 950...
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So, if at the end of 2017, cash accounted for 59.1%, and non-cash money 40.9%, then at the...
Despite the growth trend in Kyrgyzstan, the share of non-cash money in the banking system, the amount of non-cash prevails. Such conclusions can be drawn based on the data of the National Bank.
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The document will reportedly make a significant contribution to reducing maternal and infant mortality, as well...
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The program offers access to experienced mentors, investors as well as the markets.
Taking into account the network...
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Central Asian Guarantee Fund, the press service of the Guarantee Fund of Kyrgyzstan reported.
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The check...
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The...
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In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity...
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In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity...
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