Kyrgyzstan–Palestine relations

Kyrgyz–Palestinian relations
Map indicating locations of Kyrgyzstan and Palestine

Kyrgyzstan
Palestine

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

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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.[12] 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.[18] 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

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References

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