Bishkek, Oct. 15, 2026 /Kabar/. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Asein Isaev held a meeting with Arnold Kammel, Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the parties discussed current issues regarding Kyrgyz-Austrian cooperation, with a particular focus on the implementation of joint projects within the framework of the OSCE aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of Kyrgyz government agencies.
Special emphasis was placed on project-based cooperation concerning the life-cycle management of small arms, light weapons, and conventional ammunition stockpiles.
Furthermore, the importance of regional engagement was highlighted as a means to bolster the security capacity of Central Asian states through the exchange of experience, joint training exercises, and professional development for specialists.
Separate attention was given to the upcoming membership of both Kyrgyzstan and Austria on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. The parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation within the UN Security Council, including matters related to UN peacekeeping operations and the advancement of joint initiatives of mutual interest.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in further developing their dialogue, both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international organizations.
