Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister Ceenbek Kulubayev spoke with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at the joint press conference held in Ankara.
Noting that they also exchanged views on FETO during their meeting with Çavuşoğlu, Kulubayev said, “We are aware of Turkey’s sensitivities regarding FETO. Our security organization is working hard on this issue and they are discussing it. We will discuss these issues if foreign aid and government assistance is needed.” used the phrases.
Stating that he made his first official visit to Turkey after taking office, Kulubayev noted that his contacts in Turkey were very productive.
Pointing out that the political relations between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey are at the highest level, Kulubayev emphasized that the communication between the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadir Caparov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, continues at the highest level.
Kulubayev said that they are waiting for President Erdogan to pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan soon. Hopefully by the end of the year, we will have reached a commercial volume of one billion dollars.” he said.
Kulubayev said that since the Russian corridor is closed, the products coming from Europe come through Turkey and he thinks that the managers of the two countries will meet soon.
– “WE FEEL TURKEY’S SUPPORT TO KYRGYZSTAN SINCE ITS INDEPENDENCE”
Reminding that they are on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Kulubayev stated that “they have felt Turkey’s support for Kyrgyzstan since its independence” and that some deficiencies will be completed as a result of talks at the government level.
Kulubayev said that Kyrgyz students received a very good education at Kyrgyzstan Turkey Manas University in Kyrgyzstan. used the phrases.
Pointing out that the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia have increased prices, Kulubayev said that regarding food safety, transit transportation passes through Turkey and that their dialogue with the Turkish side will continue on this issue.
Noting that they attach great importance to Turkey’s mediation in the Russia-Ukraine War, Kulubayev said, “President Erdogan’s foreign policy supports the worldwide food crisis, hunger and the steps towards peace in Ukraine, and we are proud of your policies.” said.
– “WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH THE WORLD THROUGH TURKEY”
Kulubayev answered the question regarding the Central Corridor with the Caspian crossing, which has reached Central Asia and China, whose importance has increased recently after the developments around the world:
“The transit pass level of Central Asian countries is high, so the transit logistics is in trouble in the current situation. Food safety is important. Cargoes pass from Europe to Asia, from Asia to Europe, Central Asia, the Caspian Sea and Turkey. This corridor is Kyrgyzstan. It is also very important for us. We attach great importance to the tripartite meetings held on this subject. We show interest to join this corridor.”
Kulubayev noted that the importance of Kyrgyzstan has increased for the realization of inter-country connections.
Stating that their country does not border on the oceans, Kulubayev emphasized that “they want to establish a connection (via a corridor) in the future through Turkey, the Caspian and China”.