The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev and a member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi met in Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) within the framework of the 3rd meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Central Asia — China format.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the sides discussed a wide range of issues of Kyrgyz-Chinese relations. They noted the high level of political cooperation and interaction in ensuring security and stability in Central Asia. The importance of further strengthening of trade and economic relations between Kyrgyzstan and China, as well as the importance of intensifying joint work on implementation of the project on construction of China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railroad was especially emphasized.
The ministers also discussed promotion of projects on reconstruction of roads in Bishkek city and improvement of irrigation system of Kyrgyzstan at the expense of grant funds of the Chinese Government.
They agreed to make efforts to increase the volume of goods turnover and cargo flow at checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Chinese state border.
The Chinese side noted its interest in import of organic agricultural products from Kyrgyzstan.
The issue of resumption of flights between the two countries and lifting of restrictions on mutual travels of citizens was also considered.
