BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 4. The United
States is increasing its focus on economic cooperation with
Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, seeing opportunities for sustainable
and mutually beneficial partnerships, said U.S. Special Envoy for
South and Central Asia Ambassador Sergio Gor,
Trend reports via the press office of the Kyrgyz president.
Gor noted that Washington is seeking to expand economic
engagement with the region alongside efforts to support private
sector development in the U.S. He stressed that the U.S. government
is ready to broaden instruments to support investment cooperation
and deepen practical interaction with regional partners.
The U.S. envoy highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s economic potential and
opportunities for cooperation both within the country and in
partnership with neighboring states. He said members of the
visiting U.S. business delegation, which includes major American
companies, arrived with the aim of establishing direct contacts and
advancing concrete projects.
Representatives of the U.S.-Kyrgyz Business Council, the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, Boeing, Coca-Cola Company, Franklin Templeton,
GE Healthcare, and Mooney Group also presented proposals on
priority areas for cooperation.
Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor is conducting a visit
to the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan from February 4 through
February 7. During his stay in Bishkek, he is scheduled to attend
the B5+1 Business Forum, where he will engage with senior business
leaders and policymakers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as U.S. representatives.
