Bishkek, April 8, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyz Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov met with Deputy Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg Yevgeny Kassura to discuss bilateral and interregional cooperation.
Baisalov noted that Kassura’s visit provides an opportunity for substantive discussions on current issues of cooperation, emphasizing the importance of developing practical interaction with St. Petersburg, one of Russia’s key regions and its cultural center.
He also highlighted the ongoing implementation of agreements reached during the 13th meeting of the Kyrgyz–St. Petersburg Intergovernmental Joint Commission. In this context, the sides underlined the relevance of organizing a Kyrgyz–St. Petersburg business forum with the participation of business representatives from both sides.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in investment, economy, education, healthcare, trade, and cultural and humanitarian ties.
The sides also exchanged views on scheduling and holding the 14th meeting of the Kyrgyz–St. Petersburg Intergovernmental Joint Commission.