DPM Pakistan FM Kyrgyzstan Discuss Bishkek Mob Riots & Security of the Students in Astana

ASTANA / Kazakhstan : 20 May 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev, in Astana today.

The meeting focused on the recent developments in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and the welfare of Pakistani nationals there. Recalling their telephone conversation of yesterday on the same subject, DPM Dar underlined that Pakistan’s main concern was the security and well-being of its nationals especially the students who were primarily affected by the developments of Friday.

He shared the feelings of insecurity and fear among Pakistani students and requested Foreign Minister Kulubaev to ensure their safety and security. He also requested for holding to account those responsible for the attacks on Pakistani students.

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Foreign Minister Kulubaev shared that Kyrgyz government had taken swift action to restore law and order and the perpetrators of the mob riots would be punished under the Kyrgyz law. He reassured the DPM about the safety and security of Pakistani nationals and full facilitation for safe repatriation of students who wish to return to Pakistan.

The DPM Dar commended the role of the Kyrgyz government, health department and law enforcement agencies and thanked FM Kulubaev for ensuring the much needed health and security assistance being provided to the Pakistani students. He emphasized that the two countries maintain close liaison in this regard.

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kyrgyz Republic especially in the domains of energy, connectivity, trade and people-to-people contacts also came under discussion and both dignitaries expressed satisfaction at the progress of established bilateral institutional mechanisms.

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According to the press release issued by the Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan , no discussion took place between two FMs on unfortunate events in Bishkek on 17-18 May against foreign students including Pakistan. Here is the text :

https://mfa.gov.kg/en/zhogorku-menyu/press-kyzmaty/kystarylgan-zhaylyktar/-664b92c00140c

The parties discussed issues related to the development of mutually beneficial cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan in the fields of trade, investment, the textile industry, tourism, education, healthcare, and other areas, with particular emphasis on enhancing economic diplomacy, cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries, as well as the exchange of high-level and top-level visits.

The parties noted the important role of the Intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Pakistani Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation and the cooperation between the two countries on the sub-regional energy project “CASA-1000”.

Following the meeting, the sides agreed to intensify efforts to increase the dynamics of mutual visits and strengthen interaction between the business circles of the two countries. They also decided to hold consultations between the foreign ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan on political issues and in the consular and legal spheres in the near future.