BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 11. Kyrgyzstan and the
European Union have discussed prospects for further aviation
cooperation following the country’s removal from the EU Aviation
Safety List.
This was stated in a press release from the Cabinet of Ministers
of Kyrgyzstan.
The issue was addressed during a meeting between First Deputy
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar
Amangeldiev and representatives of the European Union on the
further development of aviation cooperation. The discussions were
held within the framework of an event marking the 20th anniversary
of the EU Aviation Safety List.
Daniyar Amangeldiev attended the European Commission event as a
guest of honor, where he outlined Kyrgyzstan’s progress in
reforming its civil aviation sector. He noted that recent measures
have contributed to the alignment of national regulations with
international standards, the strengthening of state oversight, and
improvements in flight safety.
The Kyrgyz official expressed gratitude to the European
Commission, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for their
long-standing cooperation and support in advancing aviation
reforms.
Amangeldiev emphasized that Kyrgyzstan views its recent removal
from the EU Aviation Safety List as a new stage in cooperation with
European partners, underlining that the development of modern and
sustainable transport connectivity represents an important factor
for economic growth.
During a bilateral meeting with EU Commissioner for Sustainable
Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the sides further
discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in civil aviation,
transport connectivity, and sustainable transport development.
The Kyrgyz side confirmed its interest in increasing cooperation
with the EU, including expanding air connectivity between
Kyrgyzstan and EU member states and strengthening interaction with
EASA.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas noted Kyrgyzstan’s progress in reforming
the aviation sector, emphasizing the importance of the implemented
measures and the country’s commitment to bringing the sector in
line with international standards.
The sides confirmed their readiness to continue strengthening
cooperation in the transport and aviation sectors.
This development indicates that Kyrgyzstan’s progress in
aviation reforms is opening new opportunities for deeper
integration into international transport networks. The removal from
the EU Aviation Safety List may contribute not only to improving
connectivity with European markets but also to attracting greater
attention from airlines and investors interested in the development
of the country’s aviation infrastructure.
