Kyrgyzstan, OSCE Set Strategic 2026 Agenda and Plan Diplomatic Visits

On January 23, Deputy Foreign Minister Of The Kyrgyz Republic Meder Abakirov Met With Volker Frobarth, Head Of The OSCE Programme Office In Bishkek, According To The Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry.

The meeting focused on a wide range of issues related to Kyrgyzstan's current interaction with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as priority areas for 2026, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kabar.

Upcoming high-level visits were discussed, including the expected visit of OSCE Secretary General Ferid Sinirlioglu to Kyrgyzstan, as well as possible visits by the Director of the OSCE ODIHR and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.

Kyrgyz side confirmed its readiness to provide comprehensive organizational support for these visits and to hold substantive meetings with the country's leadership.

They exchanged views on the prospects for implementing OSCE regional projects, including initiatives in the area of ​​border cooperation and confidence-building in Central Asia.

Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further developing the partnership between Kyrgyzstan and OSCE, based on the principles of mutual respect, open dialogue, and consideration of the host country's priorities.