Kyrgyzstan and South Korea Strengthen Bilateral Ties with New Agreements
Seoul, The Gulf Observer: President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan concluded an official visit to South Korea on December 3, during which several bilateral cooperation documents were signed to enhance relations between the two countries. These agreements span various sectors, including climate change, education, digital development, and forestry, signaling a deepening of the strategic partnership.
Key documents signed include:
- Comprehensive Partnership Statement: Establishing a comprehensive partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Climate Change Agreement: A framework cooperation agreement aimed at addressing climate change challenges.
- Education Cooperation Memorandum: A memorandum between the ministries of education to enhance collaboration in education.
- ICT Development Memorandum: An agreement between the ministries of digital development and science to promote cooperation in information and communication technologies.
- Foreign Affairs Cooperation Program (2025-2026): A program outlining diplomatic collaboration between the two foreign ministries.
- Personnel Administration Memorandum: Enhancing cooperation in civil service and personnel management.
- Forestry Cooperation Memorandum: A partnership between the forest services of both countries to promote sustainable forestry management.
- Postal Services Memorandum: Strengthening postal service collaboration between Kyrgyz Post and Korea Post.
- Informatization Project Protocol: A protocol with KOICA to build capacity in national informatization and support digital transformation in Kyrgyzstan.
- Public Administration Cooperation: An understanding between Kyrgyzstan’s Academy of Public Administration and South Korea’s National Human Resources Development Institute.
Additionally, agreements were signed in the economic and energy sectors, further solidifying the partnership.
These accords reflect both nations’ commitment to expanding their relationship through comprehensive, multi-sectoral cooperation, aiming to foster economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development.
