Kyrgyzstan, NATO sign agreement on transit of land cargoes

Azerbaijan, Baku, May 23 / Trend E. Kosolapova / The Kyrgyz government and NATO during the NATO Summit in Chicago signed the agreement on transit of International Security Assistance Forces' land (road and rail) cargoes through the territory of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported on Wednesday. The agreement will support the international efforts aimed to ensure security, stability and restoration of Afghanistan. Moreover, the agreement is important for further development of bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and NATO for stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan and security of Kyrgyzstan and the whole Central Asia. The agreement was signed by Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbayev and NATO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Alexander Vershbow. During the signing ceremony Vershbow thanked Kyrgyzstan for its support and noted that this is a historic event and an important contribution of Kyrgyzstan into stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan. Kyrgyz Foreign Minister in turn said Kyrgyzstan provided support and continues providing support to the international community, regional and international organizations, including NATO, in the efforts aimed to ensure security, peace and stability and further socio-economic development of Afghanistan. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az