YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 28, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov on the sidelines of his working visit in Bishkek, the PM’s Office told Armenpress.

Welcoming the Armenian PM, the Kyrgyz President said today’s meeting is a good occasion to discuss the development prospects of both the bilateral and multilateral ties.

“Mr. Prime Minister, during our chairmanship at the CSTO we have made all efforts for the further development of the Organization. We are interested in overcoming all possible challenges with joint efforts, as well as developing the relations with friendly Armenia”, he said.

In turn PM Pashinyan thanked for the warm welcome and added that the bilateral political relations have a long history, and the two governments should take actions to develop the economic cooperation. “We have an opportunity to give a new impetus to the commercial relations, as the necessary potential exists for that. The geographical distance is not a problem in the 21st century, we need to start such initiative that will contribute to boosting the economic ties between the two countries”, Pashinyan said.

Touching upon the current domestic political situation in Kyrgyzstan the PM said he is happy for the stabilization and normalization of the situation in the country. “We are closely cooperating within the CSTO, EAEU and CIS which creates a good opportunity for the bilateral and multilateral cooperation”, the Armenian PM said.

During the meeting the officials discussed a number of issues relating to the Armenian-Kyrgyz relations, highlighted taking actions for the economic partnership, expanding the business ties. The Armenian PM and the Kyrgyz President also exchanged views on the cooperation within the frames of integration unions.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan