On 3 November 2026, political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek, during which representatives of both countries discussed current issues in bilateral relations, the strengthening of economic ties and development cooperation, improvements to the legal framework governing bilateral relations, and opportunities for cooperation within international organisations, particularly the United Nations Security Council.
The Latvian delegation was led by Uldis Mikuts, Director of the First Bilateral Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Kyrgyz delegation was led by Nuran Niyazaliev, Director of the Third Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
During the meeting, Uldis Mikuts emphasised the need to prevent the circumvention of the sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia.
Renārs Danelsons, Director of the International Organisations and Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed Latvia’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Kyrgyzstan within the United Nations Security Council, as both countries will hold seats simultaneously on the UN Security Council in 2027.
The delegations exchanged views on current regional and international issues, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Uldis Mikuts emphasised Latvia’s unwavering support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The parties also discussed strengthening relations between the European Union and Kyrgyzstan. Uldis Mikuts emphasised the importance of promoting economic relations, highlighting opportunities for cooperation in Latvia’s transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness sectors. The parties also discussed prospects for the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
As part of the consultations, Dace Rutka, Ambassador of Latvia to Kazakhstan, presented copies of her letters of credence to Meder Abakirov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
The previous political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Kyrgyzstan took place in Riga in October 2023.