US President congratulates people of Kyrgyzstan and Jeenbekov on Independence Day

Bishkek, Aug. 31, 2020 / Kabar /. President of the United States of America Donald Trump congratulated head of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov and the people of the country on Independence Day, the Kyrgyz President’s press service said.

“I admire the Kyrgyz Republic's steadfastness in defending democratic values ​​and independence over the past 29 years. Since your independence, the United States has provided more than USD 2 billion assistance to support Kyrgyzstan's efforts to build a growing economy, democratic institutions, and respect for human rights. The US Peace Corps and other exchange programs have established strong ties between our peoples. I am confident that relations between our countries will develop in a direction that will benefit both the people of the United States and Kyrgyzstan,” the congratulatory telegram says.