Kyrgyzstan–Palestine relations explained

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Kyrgyzstan–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Kyrgyzstan and the State of Palestine.

Kyrgyzstan supports the creation of an independent Palestinian State.[1] Javad Awad is the Ambassador of Palestinian to Kyrgyzstan.[2] The ambassador of Palestine to Kyrgyzstan is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.[3]

History

Kyrgyzstan established diplomatic ties with Palestine on 12 September 1995.[4] [5]

In October 2021, Ambassador of Palestine to the Kyrgyzstan, Mohammad Tarshakhani, met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Investments, Aibek Artykbaev, discussed ways to increase cooperation in agriculture and healthcare.[6]

Riyad Al-Maliki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, visited Kyrgyzstan and met with the President Sadyr Japarov in August 2023.[7] [8] Palestine also announced plans to open an embassy in Kyrgyzstan.[9] President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas met with President Sadyr Japarov in June 2023.[10] [11]

In October 2023, the Jogorku Kenesh, the national assembly of Kyrgyzstan, voted to provide aid to Palestine.[12] The government of Kyrgyzstan have provided tacit approval to pro-Palestinian protests. Kyrgyzstan asked for the stopping of hostilities and to begin dialogue for peace during the Israel–Hamas war.[13] [14] It voted at the United Nations for a humanitarian truce.[15] President Sadyr Zhaparov expressed "deep concern" over the war in Gaza.[16] It also warned its citizens to not join the conflict.[17] Zhaparov promised to support Palestine in the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.[18] He also accused the international community of double standards. It provided aid to the Palestinians during the war.[19] [20] Javad Awad, Ambassador of Palestinian to Kyrgyzstan, met with the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan in November 2023.[21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OSMONALIEVA . Baktygul . 2023-11-13 . Kyrgyzstan recognizes rights of Palestinians to independence - Sadyr Japarov - . 2024-01-21 . 24.kg . en-US.
  2. Web site: Parliament Speaker Shakiev, Ambassador of Palestine discuss situation in Gaza . 2024-01-21 . akipress.com.
  3. Web site: Ambassador of Palestine Mohammad Tarshahani completes his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan . 2024-01-21 . Информационное Агентство Кабар . en.
  4. Web site: "List of countries with which the KR established diplomatic relations". . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180809123728/http://www.mfa.gov.kg/contents/view/id/98 . 9 August 2018 . 2024-01-21 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  5. Web site: "List of countries with which the KR established diplomatic relations". . 2024-01-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204123024/http://www.mfa.gov.kg/contents/view/id/141l . 2016-02-04 .
  6. Web site: kyzy . Gulmira Makanbai . 2021-10-29 . Palestine intends to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in healthcare and agriculture - . 2024-01-21 . 24.kg . en-US.
  7. Web site: OSMONALIEVA . Baktygul . 2023-08-28 . Kyrgyzstan and Palestine plan to take bilateral relations to new level - . 2024-01-21 . 24.kg . en-US.
  8. Web site: President of Kyrgyzstan meets with FM of Palestine . 2024-01-21 . Информационное Агентство Кабар . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-08-28 . Palestine to open embassy in Kyrgyzstan . 2024-01-21 . Trend.Az . en.
  10. News: 16 June 2023 . President Abbas meets Kyrgyz counterpart on his way back from China . 21 January 2024 . Wafa.
  11. Web site: uz . Daryo . 2023-06-17 . Kyrgyzstan holds diplomatic talks with Palestinian President . 2024-01-21 . Daryo.uz . en.
  12. News: 31 October 2023 . Kyrgyzstan: Authorities sanction Palestine solidarity, while keeping lid on pro-Israel sentiment . 21 January 2024 . Eurasianet.
  13. Web site: 2023-10-09 . Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan calls on Israel & Palestine to cease hostilities . 2024-01-21 . Azernews.Az . en.
  14. Web site: OSMONALIEVA . Baktygul . 2023-10-09 . Israel - Palestine conflict: MFA of Kyrgyzstan issues statement - . 2024-01-21 . 24.kg . en-US.
  15. Web site: Central Asian Governments React to the Israel-Palestine Conflict . 2024-01-21 . thediplomat.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Kyrgyz president says events in Gaza Strip cause of 'deep concern' . 2024-01-21 . www.aa.com.tr.
  17. Web site: Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Not To Go Fight Against Israel . 2024-01-21 . www.barrons.com . en-US.
  18. Web site: Kyrgyz President Affirms Enduring Support for Palestine . 2024-01-21 . www.qna.org.qa . en.
  19. Web site: Kyrgyzstan to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinian people . 2024-01-21 . akipress.com.
  20. Web site: Kyrgyzstan to send 5 tons of humanitarian aid to Palestine . 2024-01-21 . Информационное Агентство Кабар . en.
  21. Web site: FM of Kyrgyzstan receives ambassador of Palestine . 2024-01-21 . Информационное Агентство Кабар . en.