Kyrgyzstan, China discuss resumption of bilateral projects

AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Chingiz Aidarbekov asked assistance of China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in debt relief during his official visit to Bishkek.
Such request was voiced due to negative effects of coronavirus pandemic on the macroeconomic situation in Kyrgyzstan, the Foreign Ministry's press service reported.
Foreign Minister Aidarbekov thanked the Chinese government for humanitarian aid and support in COVID-19 fight.
The Foreign Ministers focused on practical advancement of important bilateral projects that were halted due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Export of agricultural products by Kyrgyzstan was discussed among other issues.
The sides welcomed resumption of freight transportation through Torugart border crossing point since September 8.
It was underlined that resumption of mutual freight transportation between Kyrgyzstan and China is key to revival of commercial and economic ties amid the coronavirus pandemic and is an important step in stimulation of economic activities in the Kyrgyz Republic.