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Topic
Kyrgyzstan and Russia on new stage of cooperation
Speakers
Time
June 9, 2006; 15:00-16.30
Foreign policy experts and decision-makers gather to discuss the salient issues in Kyrgyz-Russian bilateral relations. In light of ongoing US-Kyrgyz negotiations regarding the Gansi Air base and the forthcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 15 June 2006, it is vitally important to develop a consistent and coherent policy towards each major foreign policy partner. The roundtable aims to assess the current status of Kyrgyz-Russian relations, problems and implications, and develop a set of recommendations for the Kyrgyz policy towards Russia.
To read full transcript of roundtable, click here.