According to information provided by the publication, the European Commission has proposed a ban on the export of certain goods to Kyrgyzstan that could be used for military purposes. The EU documents mention dual-use products, including electronics and machinery that could be involved in the production of weapons and drones. Brussels suspects that these goods may subsequently be sent to Russia, circumventing existing sanctions.
Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, stated in an interview with FT that the republic is doing everything possible to comply with international norms. He noted that the European Union has not provided clear guidelines on the necessary actions that Kyrgyzstan should take to comply with the sanctions and avoid restrictions.
“This decision will affect our reputation. If it is adopted, we are ready to go to court,” emphasized Amangeldiev.
He added that Kyrgyzstan has evidence of implementing the necessary measures, but the European side has “not offered adequate mechanisms to meet the requirements.”
The first deputy chairman of the cabinet also acknowledged the facts of the transit of goods to Russia but assured that the authorities are striving to limit such practices. According to him, the increase in imports from Europe is largely driven by large contracts, including for the construction of hydropower plants in the country.
If sanctions are imposed, this will be the first case of direct trade restrictions by the EU against Kyrgyzstan amid suspicions of violating anti-Russian sanctions.
