BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 16. The latest
Kyrgyz-Austrian political consultations were held in Bishkek on
October 15, 2026, with the participation of Deputy Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Meder Abakirov and Director
General of a department at the Austrian Federal Ministry for
European and International Affairs, Thomas Mühlmann.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the
consultations focused on prospects for further developing
Kyrgyz-Austrian relations, as well as current bilateral, regional,
and international issues.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening political
dialogue and expanding contacts at the highest and high levels.
The sides discussed ways to expand trade, economic, and
investment cooperation, including the implementation of joint
projects in hydropower, tourism, healthcare, education, transport,
mining, and digitalization.
Furthermore, the consultations also covered the expansion of the
legal framework for bilateral cooperation, collaboration in
consular and migration affairs, the development of cultural and
humanitarian ties, and professional training.
The parties exchanged views on current international and
regional issues, including cooperation within the UN, the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and
other international organizations, the development of cooperation
between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Union, regional
security, and sanctions policy.
At the conclusion of the consultations, both sides reaffirmed
their interest in further strengthening the Kyrgyz-Austrian
partnership, expanding practical cooperation, and implementing
mutually beneficial initiatives in priority areas.
