Russia, Kyrgyzstan to set up joint air defense system

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in talks during Putin's official visit to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday, with a focus on enhancing military collaboration. The leaders signed a law ratifying the agreement for the establishment of a Joint Regional Air Defense System.

This agreement, according to the president's press service, aims to bolster the protection of both countries' airspace, fortify security, and safeguard national interests. To facilitate the creation of this joint air defense system, Kyrgyzstan has allocated a five-hectare parcel of land near Kant Air Base. Kant Air Base, located in proximity to Bishkek, has been operational since the bilateral agreement between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in October 2003.

During the course of their meeting, the two leaders also underscored their cooperation in various areas, including trade, economics, culture, humanitarian affairs, energy, agriculture, interregional partners...

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