Gen. Kurilla engages with leaders from the Kyrgyz Republic > U.S. Central Command > Statements View

On Tuesday, June 14^th and Wednesday, June 15^th, Common Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central command, engaged with leaders from the Kyrgyz Republic, together with:

• International Coverage Advisor Muratbek Azymbakiev;
• Minister of International Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev;
• Minister of Protection Common Lieutenant Baktybek Bekbolotov; and
• First Deputy Minister of Protection Colonel Taalaibek Usubaliev.

All through a sequence of formal conferences and participation in conventional Kyrgyz cultural occasions, the leaders mentioned a sequence of subjects associated to regional safety. The themes of dialogue included alternatives to broaden safety cooperation between CENTCOM and the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, protentional safety measures to deal with regional threats, and the priority of violent extremist organizations inside the area.

Following the engagements, Common Kurilla issued this assertion to the Kyrgyz press:

“At first, I’m right here to reaffirm the U.S. authorities’s long-standing dedication to the safety, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Kyrgyz Republic.  As , america was the primary nation to acknowledge the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. That dedication stays unwavering 30 years on. I totally intend to construct on that sturdy basis, within the areas of emergency preparedness, humanitarian help, and safety cooperation.

“And there’s a lot to construct upon. For instance, final 12 months, we reopened the Embassy’s Workplace of Army Cooperation, which had not been occupied full-time since early 2018.

“U.S.-Kyrgyz cooperation on regional safety has nice potential.  On the top of our relationship, america was offering over $5 million yearly in coaching, gear, and different assist to the Kyrgyz Republic.

“Since 1999 the U.S. Worldwide Army Schooling and Coaching program has educated greater than 500 Kyrgyz army, safety service and different ministerial personnel.

“My journey by way of the Central Asian states continues. My purpose is to construct relationships with Central Asian leaders, in order that we are able to have productive discussions on how america can assist Central Asia’s safety and make sure the security of each the area and the world from potential threats. These relationships, which I started to construct in social and formal settings this week, can pay dividends for safety throughout the area.”