BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, November 6. Hungary supports Kyrgyzstan in its development aspirations, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a meeting with Cabinet Chairman Akylbek Japarov in Bishkek, Trend reports via the Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers.
“Hungary supports Kyrgyzstan in its aspirations for development and is ready to find common ground in priority sectors of cooperation for the realization of mutually beneficial projects,” Orbán said.
The Prime Minister emphasized the similarity of views of Kyrgyzstan and Hungary on many issues, including the strengthening of comprehensive ties, as well as the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
In the course of the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of implementing joint projects in various areas, including investment, energy, infrastructure, and tourism.
The Head of the Cabinet of Ministers emphasized the importance of the previous day's talks between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Viktor Orbán, where important bilateral documents were signed, including the Joint Declaration on Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kyrgyzstan and Hungary.
Japarov also stressed the importance of cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States, recalling that Bishkek will host the 11th Summit of this organization, and Kyrgyzstan is taking the baton of chairmanship. He expressed gratitude for the participation of Viktor Orbán in the upcoming summit.
Moreover, the sides exchanged views on the development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union, taking into account the current Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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