The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan expressed concern to the US Ambassador regarding new visa requirements.
During the meeting, various opinions were discussed regarding issues related to Kyrgyz-American interaction, as well as the possibility of further developing these relations.
Among the topics discussed were the organizational details and content of the "C5+1" forum, which is expected to play an important role in strengthening dialogue in the region and expanding cooperation between Central Asia and the USA.
Particular attention was paid by the participants to the new requirements introduced by the USA for B-1/B-2 visa categories for citizens of Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz side expressed its concern regarding this matter, emphasizing the need to create comfortable conditions for travel for citizens of both countries. It was also noted that the new measures by the USA could negatively affect business contacts and hinder the development of trade and economic ties.
The US Ambassador L. Viger, in turn, explained that these changes are not directed against any specific country, but stem from the general immigration policy of the USA and the necessity to comply with visa legislation.
The parties agreed on the need for joint efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions that will help resolve the issues arising in the visa sphere.
Particular attention was paid by the participants to the new requirements introduced by the USA for B-1/B-2 visa categories for citizens of Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz side expressed its concern regarding this matter, emphasizing the need to create comfortable conditions for travel for citizens of both countries. It was also noted that the new measures by the USA could negatively affect business contacts and hinder the development of trade and economic ties.
The US Ambassador L. Viger, in turn, explained that these changes are not directed against any specific country, but stem from the general immigration policy of the USA and the necessity to comply with visa legislation.
The parties agreed on the need for joint efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions that will help resolve the issues arising in the visa sphere.
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