Kyrgyzstan–United Kingdom relations
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The United Kingdom recognised Kyrgyzstan on 20 January 1992 (following the dissolution of the Soviet Union) and diplomatic relations were established on 12 June 1992. The first Kyrgyz Ambassador to the UK arrived in September 1997.[1] The Kyrgyz embassy is located in the Ascot House in Marylebone, London.
Both countries share common membership of the OSCE, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership.[2]
Economic relations
[edit]UK exports to Kyrgyzstan are up more than 1,100%.[3]
Diplomatic relations
[edit]From 1992 to 2012 the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan was also accredited to Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy in Bishkek became operational in December 2011[4] and the new Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan took up her post formally in March 2012 when she presented her credentials to the President.[5]
- Kyrgyzstan maintains an embassy in London.[6]
- The UK is accredited to Kyrgyzstan through its embassy in Bishkek.[7]
In 2024, British foreign secretary, David Cameron visited Kyrgyzstan for the first time.[8]
See also
[edit]- Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Kyrgyzstan
References
[edit]- ^ "Working with Kyrgyzstan". UK in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Archived from the original on 11 February 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (17 July 2023). "Country and regional development partnership summaries". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "British firms' exports are almost certainly bolstering Russia's war machine in Ukraine, Sky data analysis finds | Business News | Sky News". 22 February 2024. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Our Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Archived 11 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine – UK in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
- ^ British Ambassador presents credentials to Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Archived 14 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine – Al Bawaba (Middle East) via thefreelibrary.com
- ^ Diplomat Magazine (3 April 2018). "Kyrgyz Republic". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "British Embassy Bishkek". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Ibrahim, Azeem (10 May 2024). "How to Win the New Great Game in Central Asia". The National Interest. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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