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Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Discusses Central Asia's Role

From 24.kg · (4h ago) Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey.
  • He participated in a panel discussing Central Asia's growing global role, security challenges, and cooperation opportunities.
  • The forum highlighted Central Asia's increased strategic importance due to its market potential, resources, and young population, as well as ties with Turkey.

Kyrgyzstan's participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum underscores the nation's proactive engagement with regional and international partners. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev's presence at this significant event in Turkey highlights our commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation within Central Asia and beyond.

The panel session, 'Rising Together: Global Positioning of Central Asian States at Their 35th Anniversary,' provided a crucial platform for discussing the evolving dynamics of our region. Minister Kulubaev effectively articulated the progress Kyrgyzstan and its neighbors have made in state-building, economic development, and regional diplomacy. He emphasized how these achievements have bolstered our political sovereignty, economic resilience, and collective efforts towards ensuring regional stability, including the vital resolution of border issues.

Against the backdrop of changes in global politics, the strategic importance of Central Asia has significantly increased.

— Jeenbek KulubaevStated during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, highlighting the region's growing global relevance.

It is particularly noteworthy that the forum recognized the significantly increased strategic importance of Central Asia in the current global political landscape. This recognition stems from our region's considerable market potential, abundant natural resources, developing transport and logistics infrastructure, and a vibrant young population. The forum also celebrated the unique and strong ties between Central Asian nations and Turkey, rooted in shared cultural and historical heritage, and strengthened through cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States.

From our perspective in Bishkek, this forum is more than just a diplomatic gathering; it is a testament to Central Asia's rising influence on the world stage. While Western media often focuses on geopolitical rivalries, our focus remains on tangible cooperation and mutual development. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase our region's potential and to forge partnerships that will benefit our people and contribute to global peace and prosperity. This event reinforces our belief in the power of dialogue and collaboration to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

This contributed to the strengthening of political sovereignty, economic progress, and the adoption of joint steps to ensure regional stability, including resolving border issues.

— Jeenbek KulubaevDescribing the achievements of Central Asian countries in state-building and regional diplomacy.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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