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Kyrgystan, India united by bonds of shared democratic values: PM Modi

India Blooms News Service | | Jul 12, 2015, at 07:32 pm

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, July 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Kyrgystan and India are united by the bonds of shared democratic values.

During a joint press briefing with President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambaev at Bishkek, Modi said, "We see an important place for Central Asia in India's future. We can reinforce each other's economic progress. Sustainable development is important for both. We can contribute to cooperation and integration across the different regions of Asia."

PM Modi said both countries have shared interest in combating terrorism.

"We both seek a peaceful and secure neigbourhood at a time of challenges in our region. And, we have shared interest in combating extremism and terrorism that has become a threat without borders," said he.

The Indian Prime Minister said he was pleased to meet President Atambaev.

"His contribution to democracy and development is admirable," lauded Modi.

"I am delighted that our Election Commissions have signed an agreement on cooperation. We also look forward to the visit of a Kyrgyz Parliamentary delegation to India after the parliamentary elections in the Kyrgyz Republic," he said.

Modi said he held an enriching talk with Atambaev.

"I had very enriching discussion with President Atambaev. I deeply appreciate his commitment to the relationship. We spoke at length about strengthening our relations in trade, investment, tourism, culture and human resource development. I welcome the agreements on Standards and on Culture today. Collective initiative between India and Central Asia will boost our economic ties," said he.

"I look forward to the launch of the tele-medicine link with India. It is the first in the region. And, it tells us about the possibilities of the digital world. We will also initiate the second Phase of the Kyrgyz-India Mountain Bio-Medical Research Center," Modi said.

"We will enhance our engagement in capacity building and increase the training offers for Kyrgystan to 100 this year. I am pleased that we have established a India-Kyrgyz Centre for Information Technology in the Kyrgyz State University in Bishkek," he noted.

Speaking on agriculture, Modi said, "Agriculture is an important sector in both India and the Kyrgyz Republic. We will shortly hold a round table in Bishkek to explore possible avenues for cooperation and identify concrete projects in the agriculture sector."

The Indian Prime Minister further announced that India and Kyrgyzstan will hold joint military exercises on an annual basis.

"Our defence ties are strong. We have just completed a joint exercise Khanjar 2015. We have decided to hold joint military exercises on an annual basis," said he.

India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed agreements in four key areas, including defence cooperation and cultural preservation.

Later in the day, Modi will unveil the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the street that bears his name.

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