Azerbaijan has done extensive work to strengthen the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and has made important contributions to the organization, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the plenary session of the 7th CICA Summit, APA reports.
He said that strengthening the organization, including the development of digitalization, is among the main tasks.
Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan considers CICA one of the important platforms for open dialogue.
“The organization plays an important role in increasing trust,” the Kyrgyz President noted.
He said they are following developments in the Middle East with concern and consider the expansion of the conflict unacceptable.
Japarov also touched upon the issue of Afghanistan. According to him, the country needs joint support from the international community rather than isolation.
The Kyrgyz President also emphasized that his country supports the Palestinian people.
He noted that the leaders of Central Asian countries have managed to resolve a number of problems in the region and are ready to contribute to addressing problems in other regions as well.
Japarov drew attention to the importance of CICA supporting Asia’s sustainable development, attracting investment and strengthening industrial cooperation.
“Digitalization is very important for the economy. Kyrgyzstan is also moving forward in this direction,” he said.
The Kyrgyz President emphasized the importance for CICA of strengthening transport and economic ties, expanding cooperation in the energy sector and developing tourism.
He also noted the importance of cooperation in the areas of climate change and environmental protection.
Japarov noted that he supports Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of CICA until 2028.