Mikhail Mishustin held talks with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - Head of the Presidential Executive Office Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - Head of the Presidential Executive Office Adylbek Kasymaliev
Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - Head of the Presidential Executive Office Adylbek Kasymaliev
Russia-Kyrgyzstan talks
Russia-Kyrgyzstan talks
Mikhail Mishustin during Russia-Kyrgyzstan talks
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - Head of the Presidential Executive Office Adylbek Kasymaliev during Russia-Kyrgyzstan talks
Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan - Head of the Presidential Executive Office Adylbek Kasymaliev
Excerpts from the transcript:
Adylbek Kasymaliev: Esteemed colleagues and friends,
Mr Mishustin, I extend my warmest greetings to you upon your official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. We are truly delighted to welcome you and members of the Russian delegation to the hospitable land of Kyrgyzstan, here on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.
I wish to underscore that this is the first official visit by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation to Kyrgyzstan since 2016. It is symbolic that your visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Eternal Friendship, Alliance, and Partnership between our countries. This document laid a solid foundation for modern Kyrgyz-Russian interstate relations.
I am pleased to note that Russia is a reliable ally and strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan. Our nations are bound by centuries-old ties of friendship, cultural and humanitarian connections, and good-neighbourly relations – all of which we deeply value and continuously strive to strengthen.
The key role in the steady development of our relations undoubtedly belongs to the Presidents of our countries – Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin – who share a relationship of personal trust. Thanks to their resolute will, our countries continue to methodically strengthen ties across diverse fields and look to the future of our collaboration with optimism.
Just this year, our esteemed President Sadyr Japarov has visited Moscow twice – first to participate in the events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and later for a meeting with esteemed Vladimir Putin. Merely five days ago, our leaders held detailed telephone discussions.
We eagerly anticipate the visit of Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan in November for the next session of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Security Council.
Mr Mishustin, you and I also maintain regular contact. Just three weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Republic of Altai, where we participated together in the International Environmental Conference in the beautiful setting of Manzherok.
We traditionally collaborate within the frameworks of the UN, EAEU, CIS, SCO, CSTO, and the Central Asia–Russia format.
Kyrgyzstan’s current chairmanship of the CSTO and its upcoming SCO presidency next year also present additional opportunities to deepen cooperation.
We are actively preparing for the SCO Heads of Government Council meeting, which will take place in Moscow this November.
The intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation operates successfully, and I maintain regular working contact with Alexei Overchuk as a co-chair of the commission. Another session of the commission is planned before the end of the year.
Inter-parliamentary cooperation also contributes significantly to strengthening Kyrgyz-Russian relations of friendship.
At the state level, interregional cooperation is consistently supported. Each year, new sister-city and regional partnerships are established between our cities and regions. There is a regular exchange of visits by regional leaders from both countries. Kyrgyzstan has hosted high-level delegations from Tatarstan, Yakutia, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Leningrad Region, Moscow, the Altai Territory, and others.
Such vigorous dynamics in interstate contacts fully reflect the spirit of deepened alliance and strategic partnership.
Mr Mishustin, I am pleased to note the positive growth in mutual trade. Last year, trade turnover reached $3.9 billion. We are steadily approaching our target of $5 billion.
In the first five months of this year, trade has already increased by 16 percent to $1.3 billion. This is strong momentum, which we fully support.
I would like to highlight the active engagement of Russian businesses in Kyrgyzstan. Russia remains the largest investor, and the contribution of its business community to Kyrgyzstan’s economy continues to grow steadily.
Our countries cooperate across various sectors – finance, industry, agriculture, energy, transport, education, and digital development. We also have considerable potential for new avenues of investment collaboration. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund is actively involved in joint projects, contributing its own resources. To date, the Fund has implemented over 3,000 projects across the republic, totalling more than $900 million.
Mechanisms such as the Kyrgyz-Russian Interregional Conference and the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum further contribute to trade and economic collaboration. During your visit, the 7th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum has commenced, with over 20 bilateral documents expected to be signed, amounting to more than $260 million. Thus, we are pleased to note the progressive and stable nature of our partnership.
Of course, we never overlook our cultural, humanitarian, scientific, and educational ties – these form a solid foundation for strengthening the friendship between our peoples. This year, with Russia’s support, we plan to open the Kyrgyz House of Science and Culture in Moscow – an event we believe will hold historic significance in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. We deeply appreciate Russia’s assistance in selecting the premises for the House of Science and Culture in Moscow and its willingness to transfer them free of charge.
Mr Mishustin, once again, welcome to Kyrgyzstan. It is my pleasure to give you the floor.
Mikhail Mishustin: Thank you. Greetings, once again, Mr Kasymaliev.
First of all, I would like to thank you and all your colleagues from Kyrgyzstan for welcoming our delegation here, on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, in a warm and friendly manner.
I would also like to convey best regards from President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
As you said, this year marks the 25th anniversary of signing the Declaration on Eternal Friendship, Alliance and Partnership between the two countries. Of course, we have high regard for fraternal relations with Kyrgyzstan and are ready to expand practical cooperation across all areas.
At the government level, our priority is the full implementation of agreements reached by our esteemed leaders, President Vladimir Putin and President Sadyr Japarov, during their talks on 2 July.
Despite the challenging external circumstances, Russian-Kyrgyz trade and economic ties continue to develop successfully, as you have said. We are carrying out an intergovernmental economic cooperation programme, which will be in force until 2026. Mutual trade is growing steadily, Russian investments in the Kyrgyz economy are increasing, which is very important. The Russian-Kyrgyz intergovernmental commission is actively engaged in these matters. I would like to thank you, Mr Kasymaliev, for personally chairing it and maintaining constant contact with the Russian co-chair, my deputy Alexei Overchuk.
Over 1,700 enterprises with Russian involvement are operating in the republic, carrying out projects in such key sectors as energy, industry, and digital technologies. Our common goal is to create comfortable conditions for the work of joint ventures and ensure a favourable investment and business climate. We propose working together to launch all new promising initiatives in such spheres as transport, mining, agriculture, and peaceful nuclear energy, among others.
Following you, I would like to highlight the effective work of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. Its resources help financing more than 3,500 projects, with special attention to small and medium-sized businesses to stimulate economic growth across Kyrgyzstan’s regions.
Cooperation in cultural and humanitarian spheres is advancing. In pursuance of agreements at the highest level, we are implementing a project to create nine schools in Kyrgyzstan with instruction in the Russian language according to the educational standards of both nations. Russia will continue sending teachers to work at Russian-language schools, a practice personally supported by President Japarov.
We are also successfully cooperating within the Eurasian Economic Union. It has become a good tradition for the heads of government of the five member countries to meet here in Cholpon-Ata. Eurasian integration undoubtedly benefits all the countries of the region, contributing to raising the living standards of our citizens and opening up new opportunities for doing business in the common large market of our union.
I am ready to discuss all current issues of cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan with you, Mr Kasymaliev.
Adylbek Kasymaliyev: Thank you, Mr Mishustin. Thank you for your heartfelt words and positive assessment of the current state and prospects for bilateral cooperation.
