The two sides reaffirmed the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic and their commitment to strengthen people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
The two Minister discussed the recent unfortunate incidents of violence against foreigners, including Pakistanis, in Kyrgyzstan. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Kyrgyz government for swiftly restoring normalcy and ensuring the well-being of Pakistani students, hoping those responsible for the violence would be held accountable. The Kyrgyz Foreign Minister explained the steps taken to restore law and order, pledged to prosecute the perpetrators of the mob riots, and reaffirmed the commitment to ensure the security of all foreigners, including Pakistani nationals.
On arrival in Kyrgyzstan today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited the National Hospital, Bishkek to meet Mr. Shahzaib, a Pakistani textile worker who was injured during the recent mob violence in Bishkek. Deputy Prime Minister Dar was received at the hospital by Deputy Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov and Kyrgyz Minister for Health Alymkadyr Beishenaliev.
The Deputy Prime Minister inquired about the health of Mr. Shahzaib who expressed a desire to return to Pakistan and undertake further treatment in Pakistan. After discharge from the hospital, Mr. Shahzaib will travel to Pakistan with the Deputy Prime Minister on his special aircraft.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a very productive meeting with Kyrgyz Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan today. Deputy Prime Minister Dar took up the issues relating to the welfare of Pakistan textile workers living in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz leader expressed readiness to find an early resolution to their visa status issues and regularise their continued stay in the Kyrgyz Republic. The two sides also agreed to initiate discussions on a government-to-government labour mobility agreement and to strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a group of Pakistani medical students at Bishkek Airport. He listened to their concerns about the recent events of violence in Bishkek. He apprised them of his discussion with the Kyrgyz leadership on their safety and the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis.
BY: Nadeem Faisal Baiga
