Bishkek, May 16, 2025. /Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic - Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev met with EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported.
During the constructive conversation, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the further strengthening of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Union. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for expanding interaction both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of the Central Asian regional format.
Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized that the European Union is a reliable and important partner for Kyrgyzstan, providing support in the implementation of various socio-economic projects.
The parties noted the importance of the recent Central Asia - European Union summit held in Samarkand (Republic of Uzbekistan), which confirmed their mutual interest in deepening cooperation in key areas such as trade, infrastructure development, investment and digital transformation.
The chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers focused on the importance of implementing hydropower projects in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing the country's desire to increase the potential of alternative energy sources. In particular, he mentioned plans to build about 100 small and medium-sized hydroelectric power plants, as well as the active introduction of technologies using solar and wind energy.
In turn, the EU Special Representative congratulated the head of the Cabinet of Ministers on the signing of the historic agreement on defining borders with the Republic of Tajikistan, and earlier with the Republic of Uzbekistan, noting this as "an important step in strengthening regional stability and developing good-neighbourly relations." Eduards Stiprais expressed the EU's readiness for further cooperation and support for initiatives aimed at preserving water and energy resources, adapting to climate change, preparing society for these challenges and expanding the use of renewable energy sources in the Kyrgyz Republic.