Bishkek: President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov received on Monday Prime Minister of the country Ulukbek Maripov.
According to the Kyrgyz president’s press service, the objectives of urgent anti-crisis measures to restore the economy, measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the key areas of medium-term development of the country and the basic structural reforms in the economy were discussed.
The head of state emphasized that the domestic economy is currently in an extremely difficult situation and therefore stressed the need to urgently adopt a comprehensive anti-crisis plan of the government to support the economy.
The president stressed the need to ensure the freedom of entrepreneurs, to take personal control of the support and protection of the private sector and investors. He drew attention to increasing their confidence in the public authorities, creating a favorable investment climate in the country.
Sadyr Zhaparov also noted public concern about non-transparent use of resources in combating coronavirus infection, in this regard, emphasized the importance of ensuring targeted, open and efficient use of funds for these purposes. Prime Minister Ulukbek Maripov noted that at the moment the government is taking measures to implement the tasks reflected in the first five decrees of the president.
He also added that a number of government decisions are being developed to support the business sector, investors and entrepreneurship in the country.
At the same time, the prime minister told about the ongoing work to combat the spread of coronavirus infection, replenishment of budget revenues and the prompt adoption of anti-crisis measures.
Earlier, Monarchs and heads of a number of countries sent their congratulations to Sadyr Zhaparov over his assumption of office as President of Kyrgyzstan his press service said.
Switzerland President Guy Parmelin’s congratulatory message runs:
“Switzerland and the Kyrgyz Republic have a close and constructive dialogue at all diplomatic levels. I am determined to maintain the friendly relations between our countries and I am convinced that the results achieved so far in areas of mutual interest will be further strengthened and developed. Switzerland will continue to be a partner of the Kyrgyz Republic in the economic development “.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco’s telegram:
“I would like to use this opportunity to express my satisfaction with the fruitful cooperation and active solidarity between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kyrgyz Republic. I look forward to working with you to strengthen and expand our ties in various fields for the benefit of our peoples”.
Following is message from Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro:
“I wish you great success in fulfilling your mandate and assure you of our willingness to work together to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between our countries.”
King of the Netherlands Wilem-Alexander’s congratulatory message says:
“I am confident that the constructive relations between our countries will continue to develop for the benefit and prosperity of our nations during your tenure. I wish you wisdom and success in the important tasks ahead”.
Telegram of Italian President Sergio Mattarella reads as follows:
“I express my hope for the further strengthening of friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan and Italy, both at the bilateral level and in the wider context of relations between Bishkek, the entire Central Asian region and the European Union”.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda’s message to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov:
“I wish you all the well-being and many successes in the implementation of the mission. Poland pays close attention to the events currently taking place in the Kyrgyz Republic. I hope that action undertaken will be consistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law and the Kyrgyz Republic will remain a strong partner of Poland and the European Union”.
In his congratulatory telegram, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud reaffirmed the interest in everything that will contribute to the development and strengthening of bilateral relations for the development and prosperity of the two brotherly countries. The King of Saudi Arabia wished President Zhaparov good health and happiness, and further development and prosperity to the brotherly people of Kyrgyzstan. –Agencies
