The first inter-ministerial political consultations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place in the city of Riyadh. Press service of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The Kyrgyz delegation was reportedly headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister Azizbek Madmarov, the Saudi delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati.
«The parties noted with satisfaction the existing high level of bilateral relations, and discussed in detail a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda. They have outlined further steps to develop cooperation and strengthen political dialogue by organizing mutual visits at various levels,» the statement says.
Special attention was paid to the organization of the official visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov to Saudi Arabia and its content. This visit is important and will give a positive impetus to Kyrgyz-Saudi relations.
The parties also noted the need to strengthen trade and economic ties and promote mutually beneficial investment projects in Kyrgyzstan in the field of tourism, hydropower, renewable energy, agriculture and subsoil use. At the same time, Saud Al-Sati announced the interest of Saudi investors in establishing close contacts with the Kyrgyz side and promoting joint ideas.
«The Saudi side expressed readiness to continue cooperation on the implementation of social projects and charitable events in Kyrgyzstan through the Saudi Fund for Development and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre,» the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic noted.
The parties agreed to direct joint efforts for the successful holding of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Business Forum in Bishkek, a meeting of the joint Business Council, the soonest opening of direct regular flights between the two countries and the simplification of visa requirements for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Azizbek Madmarov also stressed that the upcoming meeting of the joint intergovernmental commission would be an additional impetus for bilateral relations.
In addition, the parties agreed to speed up the coordination of draft bilateral documents and prepare them for signing in the framework of upcoming events at the highest level, as well as continue work within international organizations (UN, OIC, SCO).
The parties agreed to maintain close contact and exchange the necessary information.
