Deputy FM of Kyrgyzstan and ambassador of Ukraine discuss cooperation in agriculture and tourism

Bishkek, Feb. 26, 2021 / Kabar /. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Azizbek Madmarov met on Thursday with Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kyrgyz Republic Valery Zhovtenko, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. At the beginning of the meeting, Madmarov briefly informed the interlocutor about the internal political situation and socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan, touched upon the topic of measures taken to combat the pandemic of coronavirus infection and vaccination. The sides discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, including holding regular inter-ministerial consultations, resuming the work of the Kyrgyz-Ukrainian Intergovernmental Commission. During the conversation, the possibilities of expanding trade and economic ties, promoting cooperation in such areas as agriculture, tourism, etc. were also considered. Zhovtenko reported on the recent opening of a representative office of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bishkek, as well as plans for holding bilateral business forum.