Iran–Kyrgyzstan relations
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Iran–Kyrgyzstan relations are
Trade
Iran mainly exports clothing, nuts, paints and flooring to Kyrgyzstan and imports meat, grain and steel scraps. 180 industrial units are currently operating in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Iranian Finance Minister, the previously signed preferential trade agreement could be turned into a free trade agreement by the two sides to enhance the two-way trade.
The two countries signed agreements on cooperation in the spheres of transport, customs, trade and economic relations. Iran and Kyrgyzstan interact in the spheres of
The two countries trade in agriculture and capital goods. In 2008, Iran promised Kyrgyzstan 200 million euros for some economic projects. Iranian companies participated in the construction of a highway connecting Bishkek and Osh. Iran and Kyrgyzstan hope to up the annual trade turnover to $100 million.[1]
In negotiations held during a visit of Akylbek Zhaparov to Iran in July 2012, Iran expressed a wish to pour more than $1 billion into short-term projects in Kyrgyzstan and more than $10 billion into long-term projects.[2]
During a meeting between the Iranian foreign minister and the deputy foreign minister of Kyrgyzstan in 2019, they expressed their intentions of launching flights between the two states, according to IFP News.[3] According to Azer News, the ambassador of Iran to Kyrgyzstan Republic, Ali Mojitaba in 2019, disclosed that the trade volume between Iran and Kyrgyzstan has totaled to over $44 million.[4]
Security
On 5 December 2021, Kyrgyzstan’s Vice President, Taalatbek Masadykov, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Tehran to discuss working together to fight drug trafficking and exchange experiences in border security.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 08/18/09". Archived from the original on August 21, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ "Iran Ready to Invest Over $10 billions in Kyrgyzstan". The Gazette of Central Asia. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ "Iran, Kyrgyzstan Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties".
- ^ "Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan, Iran hits over $44mln".
- ^ Staff, IFP Editorial (2021-12-05). "Kyrgyzstan calls for security cooperation with Iran - Iran Front Page". Retrieved 2021-12-05.[permanent dead link]
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