The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev proposed to promote cooperation in the field of education and create a European university in Central Asia, as well as a European secondary school in the Kyrgyz Republic. He voiced the initiative at EU — Central Asia — Turning Challenges into Opportunities Ministerial meeting.
In addition, the official told his colleagues about the preparation of the Kyrgyz side for holding a consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Bishkek in 2022. The parties also agreed to regularly hold European Union — Central Asia economic forum. It is planned that the second forum will be held in Kazakhstan in 2023.
«The Commissioner for International Partnerships of the European Union Jutta Urpilainen informed about the allocation of funds by the EU for the Central Asian region for 2021-2027 within the framework of the regional indicative program of the European Union. The funds will be distributed across the region for the implementation of projects in priority areas of cooperation: sustainable development (human rights, water and energy, civil society, strengthening peace and security) and prosperity (digitalization, business environment, human potential),» statement of the Foreign Ministry says.
