BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 20. Kyrgyzstan is pushing for a more extensive presence of businesses from the US in the country, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said, Trend reports.
He made the remark during the inaugural C5+1 presidential summit on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York.
"We are in favor of a wider presence of foreign partners, including American businesses, in our country and the region. We are ready for extensive international cooperation in key areas such as the green economy, hydroenergy, IT technologies, employment, and education," Japarov said.
The president expressed Kyrgyzstan’s intention to further expand bilateral trade and economic relations with the US, the potential of which is far from being fully realized.
He noted that the agenda and scope of discussions between Kyrgyzstan and the US are expanding. Cooperation with the US, including within the C5+1 format, is one of the crucial aspects of the country's foreign policy.
"I believe that this format should be aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and trust, ensuring security and stability, and creating favorable conditions for expanding trade and economic cooperation," emphasized Japarov.
He pointed out that in the midst of ongoing global economic challenges, questions regarding food and energy security, macroeconomic stability, and social stability in the region require the most attention and coordinated efforts from Central Asian countries.
The president noted that the region possesses significant natural resources, substantial reserves of energy resources and minerals, as well as a skilled workforce.
C5+1 is a regional diplomatic platform of the US and the governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This C5+1 format was established in November 2015 to address common security and environmental issues, enhance regional trade, and improve US trade and investment prospects in the region.