The meeting took place on November 4 in Bishkek. Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov received Armida Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), who was in the country to take part in events of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).
Key areas of cooperation
The discussion covered current issues and prospects for further interaction between Kyrgyzstan and ESCAP. Particular attention was given to regional transport and trade connectivity, as well as the digitalization of economic processes.
- Strengthening regional partnership
- Digitalization of economic processes
- Sustainable development
The Kyrgyz side expressed interest in receiving expert support from ESCAP. In particular, the discussion concerned the development of transport connectivity, the simplification of cross-border procedures and the integration of national infrastructure projects into international transport corridors.
Outcome of the meeting
At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual desire to strengthen cooperation. The parties also agreed to hold regular consultations between the relevant agencies of Kyrgyzstan and ESCAP.
