Kyrgyzstan–United Kingdom relations
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The United Kingdom recognised Kyrgyzstan on 20 January 1992 (following the dissolution of the Soviet Union) and diplomatic relations were established on 12 June 1992. The first Kyrgyz Ambassador to the UK arrived in September 1997.[1] The Kyrgyz embassy is located in the Ascot House in Marylebone, London.
From 1992 to 2012 the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan was also accredited to Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy in Bishkek became operational in December 2011[2] and the new Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan took up her post formally in March 2012 when she presented her credentials to the President.[3]
Mission
[edit]The UK is working with Kyrgyz partners to develop bilateral relations and promote security, democratization and prosperity. The UK's work focuses on deepening democracy in Kyrgyzstan and incorporating international principles into Kyrgyz legislation; supporting defence and security cooperation; working to reduce conflicts; promoting sustainable economic growth; facilitating personal contacts between our two countries; and providing modern and effective consular services to UK citizens.[4] UK exports to Kyrgyzstan are up more than 1,100%.[5]
In 2024, British foreign secretary, David Cameron visited Kyrgyzstan for the first time.[6]
See also
[edit]- Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Kyrgyzstan
References
[edit]- ^ Working with Kyrgyzstan Archived 11 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine – UK in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
- ^ Our Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Archived 11 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine – UK in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
- ^ British Ambassador presents credentials to Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan – Al Bawaba (Middle East) via thefreelibrary.com
- ^ "Overview of projects and activities funded by British Government in Kyrgyz Republic" (PDF). 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "British firms' exports are almost certainly bolstering Russia's war machine in Ukraine, Sky data analysis finds | Business News | Sky News". 22 February 2024. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Ibrahim, Azeem (10 May 2024). "How to Win the New Great Game in Central Asia". The National Interest. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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