President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Shinas. The press service of the head of state reported.
Sadyr Japarov noted the active dynamics of development of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Union both at the interregional and bilateral levels. The parties discussed a wide range of issues, including priority projects for the republic, investments, financing, prospects for banking relations and regional security issues.
The President stressed the importance for Kyrgyzstan of the upcoming investor forum, which will be held in Brussels on January 29-30 and is aimed at developing transport links.
He noted a vibrant civil society, media freedom and unrestricted access to the Internet, emphasizing the importance of reliable information in the online space.
Margaritis Shinas, in turn, stressed the importance of positive changes in Central Asia and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that the European Commission actively supports these positive trends, considering the current period as a historical moment. Margaritis Shinas expressed confidence that the partnership will be enhanced in the field of financial and economic interaction.
The Vice-President of the European Commission noted that his visit to Kyrgyzstan focuses on climate projects, issues of digitalization and the development of transport corridors. He stressed the readiness of the European Commission to support the strengths of the Kyrgyz Republic in these areas.
