Cypriot ambassador presents copies of credentials to Kyrgyz FM

Bishkek, June 23, 2021 . / Kabar / . Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev discussed bilateral cooperation issues with Ambassador of Cyprus to Kyrgyzstan (with residence in Moscow) Andreas Zinonos. The meeting took place on the occasion of presenting copies of credentials by the Cypriot ambassador to the Kyrgyz foreign minister, the press service of the Kyrgyz MFA said. In addition, the sides debated topical issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as cooperation within international organizations - the UN, OSCE, and the EU. "The sides discussed Kyrgyz-Cypriot cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including agriculture, health, education and science, physical culture and sports, tourism, environmental protection," the report said. Ruslan Kazakbaev asked the Cypriot side to support the Kyrgyz candidacy to the UN Council on Human Rights for 2023-2025 and to non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. In turn, Andreas Zinonos expressed willingness to make every effort to intensify the Kyrgyz-Cypriot relations.