Kyrgyzstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Meets with UN Counter-Terrorism Chief in New York

On May 13, 2024, at 09:34, from Bishkek, the 24.kg news agency reported through journalist Meerimai ALYBEKOVA that Asein Isaev, the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, had a meeting with Vladimir Voronkov, the head of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, on May 9. This meeting took place during Isaev’s working visit to the UN headquarters in New York, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.

During the meeting, Asein Isaev conveyed Kyrgyzstan’s support for the efforts of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office in fostering international and regional partnerships to prevent or combat terrorism and extremism. The discussion also highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s eagerness to enhance project and program cooperation with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.

Furthermore, the meeting touched upon the specifics of an upcoming visit by Vladimir Voronkov to the Kyrgyz Republic, indicating a mutual interest in strengthening ties and collaboration in counter-terrorism efforts.