Bishkek, Feb. 19, 2025. /Kabar/. Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration Ravshanbek Sabirov held a meeting with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to Kyrgyzstan Ibrahim Radi Alradi on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the state and prospects of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Saudi Arabia in the social and humanitarian sphere, the implementation of friendly cooperation projects carried out by both countries in charitable support for vulnerable citizens and families were discussed.
The parties confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation in the field of employment of Kyrgyz citizens in the KSA.
Ravshanbek Sabirov proposed concluding an agreement on organized employment of Kyrgyzstanis, emphasizing the importance of bilateral cooperation in the implementation of pre-training and advanced training programs so that job seekers meet the requirements of the KSA labor market.
Since 2022, the King Salman Rescue and Humanitarian Action Center has been providing Kyrgyzstan with free aid in the form of deliveries of 25 tons of dates annually.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also distributes food packages to vulnerable categories of citizens and families through another humanitarian project, the Food Basket. Each food basket includes flour, vegetable oil, sugar, rice, legumes and other essential products purchased at local markets.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to expand humanitarian cooperation in providing housing and building rehabilitation centers for people with disabilities in the cities of Bishkek and Osh.