In a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart Sooronbay Jeenbekov on Tuesday, Rouhani said the Eurasian Economic Union has provided a good opportunity for closer economic and trade interaction between Tehran and Bishkek.
Stressing the need for the promotion of economic relations between the two nations, he added, “We should not wait for an end to the coronavirus for economic cooperation, as we can expand the trade exchanges and economic cooperation within the framework of the health protocols.”
The president further pointed to the completion of a sports complex project in the Kyrgyz city of Osh with the help of Iranian engineers, saying Iranian companies are fully prepared to offer technical and engineering services to Kyrgyzstan.
“Iranian engineers and experts are ready for cooperation (with Kyrgyzstan) in the construction of power plants, power transmission lines, dams, and roads, and in the projects on development of electricity facilities,” he stated.
Rouhani also highlighted Iran’s success in the battle with COVID-19 and production of the necessary equipment by Iranian knowledge-based companies, stressing, “Undoubtedly, in order for us to be able to protect our people against this virus, all countries should assist each other.”
“Despite the restrictions and pressures imposed by the US against Iran, we have fortunately achieved good success in the fight against the virus, and could also help a number of friendly countries, such as Kyrgyzstan, in the battle with the disease.”
For his part, Jeenbekov emphasized the need for enhancing relations with Iran in all fields, saying, “Kyrgyzstan will always remain a friend and brother of Iran.”
He further expressed gratitude to Iran for giving Kyrgyzstan medical assistance in the battle with the novel coronavirus.
“Iran has achieved good success in producing the equipment for the fight against coronavirus, and I’m glad that we can meet our demands in this field through Iran.”
Pointing to the far-reaching impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the world economy, the Kyrgyz president called for efforts to broaden the trade and economic relations and increase joint investment.
Back in May, Iran sent a consignment of humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The medical cargo weighing more than 3 tons was delivered by a charter flight from Mashhad to Bishkek on May 18.