The
United Kingdom
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recognised
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan,, pronounced or the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and the People's Republic of China to the ea ...
on 20 January 1992 (following the
dissolution of the Soviet Union) and
diplomatic relations
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were established on 12 June
1992. The first Kyrgyz
Ambassador to the UK arrived in September
1997
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. The Kyrgyz embassy is located in the Ascot House in
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,
London
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.
From 1992 to 2012 the
British Ambassador to Kazakhstan was also accredited to Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy in
Bishkek became operational in December 2011 and the new Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan took up her post formally in March 2012 when she presented her credentials to the President.
Mission
The
UK is working with
Kyrgyz partners to develop
bilateral relations and promote
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,
democratization and
prosperity. The UK's work focuses on deepening democracy in
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan,, pronounced or the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and the People's Republic of China to the ea ...
and incorporating international principles into Kyrgyz legislation; supporting defence and security cooperation; working to reduce conflicts; promoting sustainable economic growth; facilitating personal contacts between our two countries; and providing modern and effective consular services to UK citizens. UK exports to Kyrgyzstan are up more than 1,100%.
See also
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Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan
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Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
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List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Kyrgyzstan
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kyrgyzstan is the United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the Kyrgyz Republic, and head of the UK's diplomatic mission in Bishkek. The official title is ''His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador ...
References
External links
The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United KingdomUK in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Bilateral relations of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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