Guyana, Kyrgyzstan establish diplomatic ties

Guyana and the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) established diplomatic relations on Friday, September 23, 2016, with the signature of a Joint Communiqué in the margins of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Communiqué was signed by Carl Greenidge, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Erlan Abdyldaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic.

The Communiqué now provides a framework for Guyana and Kyrgyz Republic to begin exploring areas of mutual interest. Minister Greenidge expressed satisfaction with this step taken by the two countries, noting that the Communiqué allows for more bilateral interaction including economic cooperation.
The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyz Republic in echoing these sentiments said that his Government is interested in having a mutually supportive relationship with Guyana, the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed in a press statement.
Kyrgyz Republic is located in Central Asia and was part of the Soviet Union before gaining independence in 1991. The country is rich in natural resources and has vast potential for the development of industrial production, hydropower, agriculture and tourism.
The establishment of diplomatic relations with Kyrgyz Republic is part of the wider thrust of the Government of Guyana to pursue new partnerships with the aim of advancing the country’s economic growth and development.