Putin, Japarov discuss investment cooperation

Business & Economy November 11, 20:25

The Russian leader noted that the trade turnover is on the rise

MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov discussed investment cooperation between the two countries.

"We meet regularly. Our relations are developing successfully in all the areas. Russia remains the leading trade and economic partner of Kyrgyzstan," the Russian leader said. The trade turnover is on the rise, Putin said.

"It increased by more than 25% last year," the Russian head of state noted. "Mutual trade rose even further in January - September," Putin added.

"We always have what to talk about in this regard. I exactly suggest paying attention to our relations on a number of current matters and in respect of investment relations," the Russian leader added.

The business communities of both countries are developing their interaction, the President of Kyrgyzstan said at the meeting in his turn.

"The direct interaction between business circles of our countries is also developing. In particular, more than 40 agreements to the total amount of about $850 mln were signed in conclusion of the 7th Kyrgyzstan-Russia Economic Forum," Japarov noted.

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