Putin and Japarov called for strict compliance with the NPT

The Presidents of Russia and Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin and Sadyr Japarov, called for strict compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) of July 1, 1968. The advisory statement was published on November 26 on the Kremlin's official website.

"The parties express their readiness to coordinate efforts to ensure the sustainability of the Treaty and support the effective functioning of its review mechanisms to ensure a professional and balanced consideration of issues related to the implementation of the Treaty," the text of the statement reads.

At the same time, both countries noted the important role of nuclear-weapon-free zones. In addition, Putin and Japarov pointed to the special contribution of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia of September 8, 2006.

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Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on November 25 on a state visit. Japarov personally met the Russian president at Manas Airport. The next day, Putin arrived at the Yntymak Ordo residence, where the leaders of the two countries held talks.

At the meeting, Putin said that he had discussed with Japarov issues of expanding military-technical cooperation (MTC) and military cooperation. According to the head of state, he and his Kyrgyz counterpart have also outlined plans for joint work in countering terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and organized crime. Putin noted that the Russian military base stationed in the republic makes a significant contribution to ensuring security and stability throughout Central Asia.

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