Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov’s official visit to South Korea has resulted in the signing of over 20 agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across critical sectors, including energy, trade, climate change, and education.
A key highlight of the visit was the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Comprehensive Partnership between the two nations, reflecting a commitment to deeper cooperation. Other notable agreements include a Framework Agreement on Climate Change Cooperation and an update to the 2012 double taxation avoidance treaty.
South Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) pledged support for Kyrgyzstan with a financing framework for 2025–2029, while energy agreements focused on hydropower development, decarbonization, and renewable energy projects. Additionally, trade partnerships were bolstered through agreements between KyrgyzExport and major South Korean trade associations, including KOTRA and KOIMA.
During the visit, President Zhaparov held talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, discussing regional and international issues, along with prospects for future collaboration.
This visit marks a significant step in elevating Kyrgyz-South Korean relations, with both sides underscoring their shared goals of sustainable development and enhanced economic ties.
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Canadian manufacturers and union leaders are warning of job losses and sales disruptions after the U.S. raised tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, prompting Ottawa to prepare retaliatory measures.
The Government of Ghana has signed a $2 billion memorandum of understanding with key energy partners to extend oil production licenses for the Jubilee and TEN fields through 2040, aiming to boost output, increase gas supply, and drive infrastructure development.
Reddit has taken legal action against AI startup Anthropic, accusing the company of unlawfully scraping content from its platform to train the Claude AI chatbot, despite public promises to avoid such practices. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, marks a major escalation in the ongoing battle over
A U.S. district judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of the suspect in a recent firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns over due process and potential irreparable harm.
The ruling Fidesz party has delayed debate and voting on a controversial bill that would impose strict controls on NGOs and media receiving foreign funding, citing internal party discussions and external pressure.
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