Bishkek, June 8, 2026 /Kabar/. During a meeting with Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election to the non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027–2028.
He described this achievement as a historic event and wished the country success in its future endeavors.
During the meeting, Jeenbek Kulubaev briefed his counterpart on the key priorities of Kyrgyzstan's activities on the Security Council. In addition, special attention was paid to cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union in the context of Cyprus's EU Presidency in the first half of 2026. Specifically, the Kyrgyz side highly appreciated the EU's support for the implementation of socio-economic reforms in Kyrgyzstan, strengthening democratic institutions, developing human capital, and promoting sustainable development initiatives.
At the same time, Jeenbek Kulubaev drew attention to the tightening of the European Union's sanctions policy and expressed concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral restrictive measures on Kyrgyzstan's trade, economic, and financial development. He emphasized that the Kyrgyz side opposes the politicization of international economic and commercial relations and expressed its readiness for open dialogue to find mutually beneficial solutions.
The parties also confirmed their readiness to expand trade, economic, investment, and cultural cooperation. Furthermore, they expressed mutual interest in exchanging experiences and implementing joint projects in the tourism sector. Following the meeting, a signing ceremony was held for the Cooperation Program between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries for 2027–2028.