Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kyrgyzstan)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Республикасынын Тышкы иштер министрлиги; Russian: Министерство иностранных дел Кыргызской Республики) is a governmental body responsible for the foreign policy and international relations of Kyrgyzstan. It is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position currently held by Jeenbek Kulubaev.

Responsibilities and Functions:

The Ministry is tasked with:

• Formulating and implementing Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy.
• Representing Kyrgyzstan in international organizations and at international conferences.
• Negotiating and concluding international treaties and agreements.
• Protecting the rights and interests of Kyrgyz citizens abroad.
• Facilitating international trade and investment.
• Promoting Kyrgyzstan's culture and image abroad.
• Coordinating the activities of other government agencies related to foreign policy.
• Providing consular services.
• Analyzing international political and economic trends.

Structure:

The Ministry is organized into departments and divisions responsible for various geographical regions and functional areas of foreign policy. These typically include departments dealing with bilateral relations with specific countries or regions (e.g., Asia, Europe, Americas), as well as departments focusing on multilateral diplomacy, international law, and economic cooperation. The consular department is another important component.

History:

The Ministry was established after Kyrgyzstan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It has played a key role in shaping Kyrgyzstan's relations with neighboring countries, Russia, China, and other international partners. Over the years, the Ministry has worked to develop Kyrgyzstan's diplomatic network and promote its interests on the global stage.

Ministerial Appointments:

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is appointed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, usually with the approval of the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament). The Minister is responsible for overseeing the Ministry's operations and advising the President on foreign policy matters.

Contact Information:

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