BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 7. Kyrgyzstan and
France have discussed the current state and prospects of
Kyrgyz-French cooperation, including the development of
interparliamentary engagement, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz parliament.
The discussions took place on April 6 during a meeting between
Chairperson of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense,
Security and Migration of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, Elvira
Surabaldieva, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
France to the Bishkek, Nicolas Faye.
Elvira Surabaldieva noted that strengthening partnership with
France, as well as with European countries in general, is one of
the priorities of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign policy.
"The Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) is ready to provide
comprehensive support for the development of bilateral relations,
including through the intensification of interparliamentary
cooperation," she said.
Speaking about trade and economic cooperation, the head of the
committee highlighted the existing potential for its expansion.
"Kyrgyzstan is interested in attracting French investment and
technologies in such sectors as energy, healthcare, agriculture,
transport, tourism, and critical minerals development," the
lawmaker stated.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed cultural and
humanitarian cooperation. Elvira Surabaldieva supported the
embassy’s initiative to hold an annual series of events in
Kyrgyzstan aimed at promoting the French language, culture, and
arts - "Francophonie Spring".
In turn, Nicolas Faye expressed gratitude for the warm reception
and reaffirmed France’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation
with Kyrgyzstan. He outlined opportunities for expanding
interaction in tourism, healthcare, and transport
infrastructure.
The ambassador also placed particular emphasis on education,
highlighting the importance of supporting the study of the French
language in schools and implementing joint educational
programs.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their
mutual interest in further deepening Kyrgyz-French cooperation
across all areas.
