BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 15. Kyrgyzstan and
the United States engaged in extensive discussions on a range of
bilateral cooperation issues, spanning various sectors, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz
MFA.
These topics were addressed on April 14, 2026, in Washington,
D.C., during political consultations chaired by Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Meder Abakirov and U.S.
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs
Paul Kapur.
During the consultations, both sides addressed several key
topics, including the enhancement of political dialogue, the
expansion of trade and economic relations, the simplification of
visa procedures for Kyrgyz citizens, and the identification of
promising areas for achieving shared bilateral objectives.
The discussions also underscored the significance of regional
cooperation, with both parties expressing positive assessments of
the outcomes of the C5+1 Summit in Washington, as well as the B5+1
business forum held in Bishkek, which facilitated the expansion of
business contacts and attracted a substantial number of American
companies to Kyrgyzstan.
Further, the consultations covered multilateral cooperation,
particularly within the frameworks of C5+1, the United Nations, and
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE).
In conclusion, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to
deepening bilateral relations, grounded in mutual respect, trust,
and beneficial cooperation. They agreed to convene the next round
of annual consultations in Bishkek.
