BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. Kyrgyzstan and the Netherlands discussed prospects for cooperation across a wide range of areas, with particular emphasis on trade, agriculture, sustainable development, and education, Trend reports via the Kyrgyz MFA.
The issues were discussed on June 4, 2026, during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov and a Dutch delegation led by Eric Weststrate, Director of the Europe Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Abakirov reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan’s interest in further developing relations with the Netherlands and underscored the importance of maintaining an active high-level dialogue.
For his part, Weststrate congratulated the Kyrgyz side on the country’s historic election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term and wished it a productive and successful tenure.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan has been steadily expanding its international partnerships, focusing on trade, sustainable economic development, and sectoral cooperation with European countries.
The country has also been working to strengthen ties in areas such as agriculture, education, environmental protection, and investment, while promoting dialogue through bilateral and multilateral platforms.
These efforts form part of a broader strategy aimed at supporting economic modernization and enhancing cooperation with international partners.
