Greece-Kyrgyzstan relations
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Greece–Kyrgyzstan relations are foreign relations
between Greece
and Kyrgyzstan
. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1992. Greece is represented in Kyrgyzstan through its embassy in Almaty
(Kazakhstan
). Kyrgyzstan is represented in Greece through a non resident ambassador based in Bishkek
(in the Foreign Ministry). Kyrgyz consular representation in Greece is made by the Kazakh consulate in Athens
. What is now Kyrgyzstan was settled by Scythians and was conquered by Alexander the Great.
On November 1, 2004, Kyrgyz President
Askar Akayev
made an official visit to Greece to meet Greek President, Konstantinos Stephanopoulos. Akayev said: "It is 12 years since diplomatic relations between the two countries have been established, and this is a good beginning to build close and efficient cooperation. We have good prospects to raise Kyrgyz-Greek relations to a higher level and expand relations in the international arena. ... The aim of my visit is to raise our relations to a different qualitative level and to lay the foundation for their legal basis by signing bilateral documents." A Foreign Ministry delegation from Greece visited Dushanbe for talks, and had meetings with Tajikistans Foreign Minister Zarifi and First Deputy Foreign Minister Youldashev in 2008. Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis
met with Tajikistans Foreign Minister Zarifi during the 1st EU-Central Asia Forum on security issues in Paris in September 2008.
live in Kyrgyzstan; however, the data of the General Secretariat For Greeks Abroad give an even lower number (50 people).
's visit to Greece.
Foreign relations
Foreign relations refers to the ongoing management of relationships between a public policy administrative organisation of a state and other entities external to its authority or influence...
between Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan , officially the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the world's six independent Turkic states . Located in Central Asia, landlocked and mountainous, Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east...
. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1992. Greece is represented in Kyrgyzstan through its embassy in Almaty
Almaty
Almaty , also known by its former names Verny and Alma-Ata , is the former capital of Kazakhstan and the nation's largest city, with a population of 1,348,500...
(Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan , officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of is greater than Western Europe...
). Kyrgyzstan is represented in Greece through a non resident ambassador based in Bishkek
Bishkek
Bishkek , formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan.Bishkek is also the administrative centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part of the province but rather a province-level unit of Kyrgyzstan.The name is thought to...
(in the Foreign Ministry). Kyrgyz consular representation in Greece is made by the Kazakh consulate in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. What is now Kyrgyzstan was settled by Scythians and was conquered by Alexander the Great.
Official visits
In 2002, the deputy Kyrgyz foreign minister, Asanbek Osmonaliyev visited Greece to discuss the prospects for "bilateral political cooperation and the possibilities of arranging an official visit by the Kyrgyz president, Askar Akayev, to Greece".On November 1, 2004, Kyrgyz President
President of Kyrgyzstan
The President of Kyrgyzstan is the head of state and the highest official of Kyrgyzstan. The President, according to the constitution, "is the symbol of the unity of people and state power, and is the guarantor of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and of an individual and citizen." The...
Askar Akayev
Askar Akayev
Askar Akayevich Akayev served as the President of Kyrgyzstan from 1990 until his overthrow in the March 2005 Tulip Revolution....
made an official visit to Greece to meet Greek President, Konstantinos Stephanopoulos. Akayev said: "It is 12 years since diplomatic relations between the two countries have been established, and this is a good beginning to build close and efficient cooperation. We have good prospects to raise Kyrgyz-Greek relations to a higher level and expand relations in the international arena. ... The aim of my visit is to raise our relations to a different qualitative level and to lay the foundation for their legal basis by signing bilateral documents." A Foreign Ministry delegation from Greece visited Dushanbe for talks, and had meetings with Tajikistans Foreign Minister Zarifi and First Deputy Foreign Minister Youldashev in 2008. Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis
Dora Bakoyannis
Dora Bakoyannis , born Theodora Mitsotaki , is a Greek politician. From 2006 to 2009 she was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, the highest position ever held by a woman in the Cabinet of Greece; she was also Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in...
met with Tajikistans Foreign Minister Zarifi during the 1st EU-Central Asia Forum on security issues in Paris in September 2008.
Emigrants
Between 650 and 700 people of Greek descentGreeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
live in Kyrgyzstan; however, the data of the General Secretariat For Greeks Abroad give an even lower number (50 people).
Bilateral agreements
In 2004, Greece and Kyrgyzstan signed a bilateral agreement for air transport, tourism and diplomacy during Kyrgyz president Askar AkayevAskar Akayev
Askar Akayevich Akayev served as the President of Kyrgyzstan from 1990 until his overthrow in the March 2005 Tulip Revolution....
's visit to Greece.
See also
- Foreign relations of GreeceForeign relations of GreeceProminent issues in Greek foreign policy include the enduring dispute over Cyprus and differences with Turkey over the Aegean, the dispute over the name of the Republic of Macedonia , and relations with the United States.-Overview:Greece has diplomatic relations with almost all the...
- Foreign relations of KyrgyzstanForeign relations of KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan favors close relations with other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, particularly Kazakhstan and Russia.While Kyrgyzstan was initially determined to stay in the ruble zone, the stringent conditions set forth by the Russian Government prompted Kyrgyzstan to introduce its...
- Greeks in KyrgyzstanGreeks in KyrgyzstanGreeks in Kyrgyzstan form one of the country's smaller minority groups. The existing data are contradictory. According to 2009 Census there are 451 Greeks . According to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are 150 families of Greek origin...