BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 26. The President of
the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov received the Secretary General of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Feridun Sinirlioglu, Trend reports, citing the Kyrgyz Foreign
Ministry.


The development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the OSCE
was discussed, as well as the possibility of expanding the
Organization's project presence in the country to implement joint
initiatives.


The President of Kyrgyzstan noted with satisfaction that
cooperation within the Organization has been developing very
actively in recent years and emphasized the regular mutual visits
of delegations from Kyrgyzstan and the OSCE.


Sadyr Japarov emphasized the effective work of the OSCE
Programme Office in Bishkek and noted that the Organization is
currently implementing 22 projects. One of the most successful
projects to date is the OSCE Academy in the capital.


He also expressed gratitude to the Organization for its support
in various areas, including reforming the judicial and law
enforcement systems, digitalization and improving the efficiency of
public administration, as well as ensuring human rights and
democratic freedoms.


Speaking about strengthening cooperation with Central Asian
countries, the President emphasized that this area is a key
priority of Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy.


In this context, Sadyr Japarov also noted that the country
supports the OSCE's activities to ensure sustainable peace and
implement confidence-building measures in the region's border
areas.







In turn, Feridun Sinirlioglu expressed gratitude for the warm
welcome and noted that in recent years, under the leadership of
Sadyr Japarov, Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant success in
socio-economic development.


He emphasized Kyrgyzstan's achievements in developing democracy,
as well as the significant representation of women in parliament
and in politics in general.


In addition, Feridun Sinirlioglu noted Kyrgyzstan's foreign
policy, which is based on building good-neighborly and trusting
relations and is committed to the principles of international law.
In this regard, the OSCE Secretary General particularly emphasized
Sadyr Japarov’s contribution to ensuring regional security and
cooperation in Central Asia.


President Sadyr Japarov expressed concern about the current
complex geopolitical situation in the world and the conflict in the
Middle East, which is causing thousands of civilian casualties and
the destruction of important infrastructure, including in fraternal
countries in the region.


The parties emphasized the importance of resolving all
contentious issues peacefully.