EU, Kyrgyzstan Sign Enhanced Partnership And Cooperation Agreement
Date
6/26/2024 2:19:01 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 26. The EU and
Kyrgyzstan have signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation
Agreement (EPCA), Trend reports.
According to the European Commission, the EU considers the
signing of this document a significant milestone in strengthening
bilateral relations.
"The agreement will provide a new legal basis for reinforced
political dialogue and deepening cooperation in many mutually
beneficial areas. These include trade and investment, sustainable
development and connectivity, research and innovation, education,
environment, and climate change, as well as the rule of law, human
rights, and civil society," the European Commission's statement
reads.
The document also allows for enhanced cooperation in foreign
policy and security policy, including issues of conflict prevention
and crisis management, risk reduction, cybersecurity, regional
stability, arms control, and export control.
It was noted that the agreement will create opportunities for
cooperation in new areas, such as critical raw materials essential
for green and digital transitions.
The document was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the High Representative of the EU for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy-Vice President of the European
Commission, Josep Borrell, and the Executive Vice President of the
European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis.
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