Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov met with Michael Spindelleger, Director General of the International Center for the Development of Migration Policy.

During the meeting they discussed joint projects in the field of border management in Central Asia and to promote the protection of migrants, funded by the European Union.

Edil Baisalov noted the important role of the projects of the International Centre for Capacity Building aimed at effective border management to strengthen security and stability in the region by promoting sustainable economic development, combating illegal drug trafficking and migration, human trafficking and smuggling of migrants.

He expressed gratitude for the opening of the Migration Resource Centre in the city of Osh, the activity of which will contribute to the successful adaptation of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in Europe and contribute to the fight against illegal migration, within the framework of the migration policy of the country.

In turn, the Executive Director Michael Spindeleger confirmed the commitment of the International Centre for Migration Policy to cooperation with the Kyrgyz Republic and readiness to contribute to the development of the country.

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